Rune Eaters and Team Spirit Advance to the Playoffs — Results of the Survival Stage of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Dota 2
The matches on the second day of the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 survival stage have concluded. Match results and the schedule for July 16 are detailed below.
Match Results
- BetBoom Team vs. LGD Gaming;
- 1w Team vs. Vici Gaming;
- Team Spirit 2–1 Team Liquid;
- Aurora Gaming 0–2 Rune Eaters.
Based on these results, Aurora Gaming, Team Liquid, 1w Team, and LGD Gaming are eliminated from the competition, while Team Spirit, Rune Eaters, BetBoom Team, and Vici Gaming advance to the playoffs.
Schedule for the first day of the playoffs
July 16, times are in Moscow time.
- 2:00 p.m. — Nigma Galaxy vs. BetBoom Team;
- 5:30 p.m. — Team Falcons vs. PlayTime.
The 2026 Dota 2 Esports World Cup is taking place in Paris from July 7 to 19. Eight teams will continue their battle in the tournament’s playoffs, competing for the championship title, a $750,000 prize pool, and 1,000 EWC Club Championship points.
Photo: EWC Foundation.
David Mchedlishvili
