Yandex and Virtus.pro won their matches, while 1w drew on Day 4 of the group stage of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Dota 2.
Team Yandex and Virtus.pro defeated LGD Gaming and Inner Circle x Insanity, respectively, while 1w Team and OG played to a draw on the fourth day of the group stage of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Dota 2.
The matches between Team Yandex and Virtus.pro both ended with a 2-0 score. The winning teams swept their opponents, not dropping a single map and confidently dominating their opponents.
In the match between 1w Team and OG, the series ended in a 1-1 tie. On the first map, 1w showcased a fast-paced draft that their opponent couldn’t handle; however, in the second game, the team from the Philippines won the lanes and evened the series.
As a result, Inner Circle has lost its chance to advance from Group D, while the fate of Virtus.pro, OG, and LGD Gaming will be decided the day after tomorrow. Meanwhile, 1w Team and Team Yandex will face off on July 12 for a spot in the playoffs.
The final matches of the group stage of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Dota 2 will take place on July 11 and 12—on the first day, the final series in Groups A and B will be played, and on the second day, Groups C and D. As a result, four teams will advance to the tournament’s playoffs.
