Team Falcons defeated BetBoom Team in the group stage of The International 2026

Team Falcons defeated BoomBoys (BetBoom Team) in the fifth round of the group stage at The International 2026.

The match ended with a score of 2-1. On the first map, BB was unable to counter Pangolier, played by Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak. In the second game, Team Falcons struggled to find their rhythm, typing “GG” at the 38-minute mark with a kill count of 8:40. The match was tied at match point, but in a team fight at the 43-minute mark, the Falcons secured the decisive advantage.

Thus, BoomBoys’ record in the group stage stands at 2–3, while Team Falcons’ is 3–2. Both teams are heading to the knockout stage, where their fate in the tournament will be decided.

The International 2026 is taking place from August 13 to 23 in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. As of this writing, the prize pool for the year’s main championship stands at $3,019,488—it is funded by sales of support packs.