Team Spirit and Rune Eaters are out — results from the first day of the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs
The matches on the first day of the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs have concluded. Match results and the schedule for July 17 are detailed below.
Match Results
- Team Yandex 2:0 Team Spirit;
- Rune Eaters 0–2 PARIVISION.
Based on these results, Team Yandex and PARIVISION advanced to the semifinals, while Rune Eaters and Team Spirit were eliminated from the tournament.
Schedule for the second day of the playoffs
July 17, times are in Moscow time.
- 2:00 p.m. — Team Falcons vs. Vici Gaming;
- 5:30 p.m. — Nigma Galaxy vs. BetBoom Team.
The Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 is taking place in Paris from July 7 to 19. Eight teams have advanced to the tournament’s playoffs, where they will compete for the championship title, a share of the $750,000 prize pool, and 1,000 EWC Club Championship points.
Photo: Esports Foundation.
