Historic Weekend: French Esports Claims 3 Major Titles in 24 Hours
February 22-23, 2026 will go down in French esports history. In just 24 hours, Vitality and Gentle Mates won three major titles in Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League, and Valorant. An unprecedented triple crown that places France at the top of the competitive gaming world.
Vitality Dominates CS2
Team Vitality won PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 by crushing PARIVISION 3-0 in the grand final. A dominant display that confirms their perfect start to the year.
ZywOo: 30th MVP Title, World Record
It's impossible to discuss this victory without mentioning Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut. With a 1.39 rating throughout the tournament, the French star claims his 30th MVP title, an absolute record in CS and CS2.
Gentle Mates Triumphs on Two Fronts
While Vitality dominated CS2, Gentle Mates was racking up victories in two other games.
Boston Major: Rocket League
In the RLCS Boston Major final, Gentle Mates faced... Vitality. An all-French showdown at the top of Rocket League.
Final score: 4-2 in favor of Gentle Mates.
This marks the organization's second Major title after Copenhagen in 2024. The French Rocket League scene continues to dominate the world circuit.
Game Changers EMEA: Valorant
The same day, the women's team Gentle Mates GC won the VCT Game Changers EMEA title against G2 Gozen with a decisive 3-0 scoreline.
Three titles. Three different games. One weekend.
Results at a Glance
| Competition | Team | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Cluj-Napoca (CS2) | Vitality | PARIVISION | 3-0 |
| Boston Major (RL) | Gentle Mates | Vitality | 4-2 |
| Game Changers EMEA (Valo) | Gentle Mates GC | G2 Gozen | 3-0 |
The French Ecosystem at Its Peak
This success didn't happen by accident. It's the result of several factors:
🏢 Strong Organizations
Vitality, Gentle Mates, Karmine Corp invest heavily in their teams
🎮 Local Talent
ZywOo and a whole generation of players trained in France
👥 Engaged Community
French fans are among the most active in the world
📈 Investments
Resources matching international ambitions
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZywOo now has 30 MVP titles in CS/CS2, an absolute world record. No other player has reached this number in the game's history.
Gentle Mates won the RLCS Boston Major 2026 against Vitality with a score of 4-2.
The next RLCS Major will be held at Paris La Défense Arena in late March 2026.
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Published February 23, 2026 — Never miss another historic esports moment with Notilive.
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