Estar Backs and x5 Gaming have qualified for the South American closed qualifiers for The International 2026
Estar Backs and x5 Gaming have emerged as the winners of the second South American open qualifier for The International 2026.
Estar Backs Roster
- David “Parker” Nicho Flores
- Marcelo “S1RENM” Eredia
- Jesús Ángel “Snufy” Sánchez Marlo
- Miguel Ángel “Michael-” Choke Gómez
- Christian Neto “Accel” Cruz Kispé
x5 Gaming Roster
- Miguel Ángel “Ribau” Marcelo Uaman
- Pedro Luis “mini” Resendi de Paula
- Diltey “Arkano” Gomez Aranda
- Gael “Fer” Urtado Maita
- Sebastián “Bastian” Ángel Balthazar
The closed qualifier in South America will take place from June 15 to 19. Ten teams will compete for a single spot in the main tournament of the year. The International 2026 will take place in Shanghai from August 13 to 23, with an initial prize pool of $1.6 million.
Photo — Photo — Sebastian Pandelache, SC PGL Esports S.R.L.
