No[o]ne- on the Dota 2 EWC 2026: “Team Spirit was our first serious opponent throughout the entire group stage.”
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PARIVISION midlaner Vladimir “No[o]ne-” Minenko, in an interview following the draw with Team Spirit in the group stage of the Esports World Cup 2026, commented on the team’s performance and named the best team in the tournament.
On whether he’s satisfied with the result
I think I’m a little disappointed. I really wanted to play on Largo, but we lost two lanes and couldn’t play Dota 2.
On who is responsible for strategies against Team Spirit
Puppey decides everything—that’s his job. We’re just his puppets.
On the group
I think we’re in the weakest group. Team Spirit was our first serious opponent in the entire group stage. At least, that’s how I feel. The big games will be in the playoffs.
On the best team
I think any of the top-8 teams can win the tournament. There isn’t a single strongest team—it all depends on the day, the drafts, and how the players feel. So Team Yandex can do it, Team Falcons, Spirit—because I know these guys will make it through. 1w Team is very strong.
Earlier, PARIVISION mid laner Vladimir “No[o]one-” Minenko, the midlaner for PARIVISION, spoke in Team Spirit’s team vlog about the situation with Tobias “Tobi” Büchner and explained why the player was unable to compete for the team at the 2026 Dota 2 Esports World Cup.
