Team Spirit kept their perfect record intact on June 23, 2026, dismantling Enjoy in a clean 2-0 sweep during the upper bracket of The International 2026 European Closed Qualifier. The result puts Spirit in a commanding position as they push toward a spot at Dota 2’s most prestigious tournament, scheduled for August 20-23, 2026, at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai.
For anyone tracking the intersection of esports and prediction markets, the match was notable beyond the gameplay itself. Polymarket offered resolution options tied directly to the series outcome, a sign that decentralized betting platforms are increasingly treating competitive Dota 2 as a legitimate market vertical.
Spirit’s dominant qualifier run
Team Spirit’s roster, anchored by standout players Yatoro and Larl, demonstrated coordinated aggression throughout the series, and Enjoy never found a foothold in either game.
One factor that shouldn’t be overlooked: the return of coach Miposhka, also known as Yaroslav Naidenov. He rejoined the team after an eight-month hiatus, and his presence appears to have sharpened Spirit’s strategic approach considerably.
