In a dominant performance at the Esports World Cup 2026: Open Qualifier, Spirit Esports secured a clean sweep victory over Vandulken with a 2:0 series score. Spirit showcased their prowess on Dust2, securing a decisive win in a map that finished 0-0. They continued their momentum on Anubis, ultimately winning the map 3-0 and sealing their place in the next stage of the tournament. The match took place on August 8th, 2026, as part of the B-Tier qualifier.