mezii: “Paris is a great place to get back on the winning track.”
Team Vitality rifler William “mezii” Merriman shared his thoughts on the match against Team Spirit, spoke about Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbo, and assessed his team’s progress in an interview at the Esports World Cup 2026.
On the match against Team Spirit
I think we’re well-suited to counter Spirit’s style, and we prepare well for these matches. Of course, donk is incredible, but even he has stopped performing at his usual level against us over time. Still, you never know how things will turn out next time. Today, we’re focused on winning.
On ZywOo
ZywOo always wants to perform well and help his team win. I think that’s exactly why he’s been the best player for so many years. Of course, he has an ego and certain expectations, but they only help him maintain consistency.
About Team Vitality
We haven’t lifted any trophies lately, so it would be great to win this tournament. I hope we can do it. We’re improving our game with every match. Sure, we’ve had some tough matches, but these days, underdogs often come out on top in the pro scene. Overall, Paris is a great place to get back on the winning track.
Yesterday, Team Vitality defeated FaZe Clan 2-0 in the Esports World Cup 2026 Counter-Strike 2 playoffs. The team is now facing Team Spirit in a match to secure a spot in the tournament’s semifinals.
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