The match between 1w Team and Vici Gaming at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Dota 2 was paused due to noise in the arena.

The organizers of the 2026 Esports World Cup for Dota 2 paused the match between 1w Team and Vici Gaming due to loud noise in the arena.

Concurrently with the 1w Team vs. Vici Gaming match, the first series of the Free Fire tournament is taking place in a neighboring pavilion at the 2026 Esports World Cup. Fans’ cheers could be heard through the players’ and commentators’ microphones.

The match has now resumed, and 1w Team leads the first map 10–2. The winning team will advance to the Dota 2 playoffs of the 2026 Esports World Cup, where they will face Team Falcons.