Aurora Gaming, PlayTime, and Nigma Galaxy won their matches on Day 3 of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Dota 2

Aurora Gaming, PlayTime, and Nigma Galaxy defeated L1GA TEAM, Level UP, and Team Liquid in the group stage of the 2026 Esports World Cup.

Each match followed a similar pattern, ending with a 2-0 score: on each map, the teams gained an advantage on the lanes, gradually built up their lead, secured objectives, and their opponents were unable to counter them.

As a result, Nigma Galaxy and Aurora Gaming share first place in Group B, PlayTime and Team Liquid are tied for third, and L1GA TEAM and Level UP are in last place.

Next up are the Group C matches: Vici Gaming vs. Team Spirit, MOUZ vs. Team Nemesis, and REKONIX vs. PARIVISION. The total prize pool for the World Championship is $2,000,000 and 3,300 EWC Championship points.

Photo: EWC Foundation.