Yaroslav “Miposhka” Kolpakov has rejoined Team Spirit as a second coach for the upcoming 2026 season. This marks a return for the player who previously led the team to two The International championships in 2021 and 2023. Under his captaincy, Team Spirit also secured victories at the Riyadh Masters 2023 and the Esports World Cup 2025.

Kolpakov took a temporary break from professional Dota 2 in October 2025. His first official match in his new coaching role will be against VP.Prodigy during the TI2026 qualifiers. The TI2026 Europe Closed Qualifiers are scheduled to run from June 21-28, featuring 16 teams vying for two coveted slots.

The Esports World Cup 2026 is set to take place in Paris from July 6-18, boasting a substantial $2 million prize pool. Miposhka’s return to the coaching staff signals Team Spirit’s renewed focus on major tournaments for the 2026 circuit.