The International 2026 tiebreaker day concluded with a historic outcome as no Chinese players advanced to the playoffs for the first time in tournament history. Team Resilience, Aurora, Vici Gaming, GamerLegion, and LGD Gaming were all eliminated, ending China’s representation in the playoffs.

Team Spirit, BoomBoys, Iron Wing, Team Falcons, and Team Yandex secured their spots in the playoffs. BoomBoys avenged their previous day’s loss by sweeping Aurora, while Team Falcons defeated Vici Gaming, leading to the latter’s roster disbandment. Iron Wing dominated GamerLegion with a swift 2-0 victory in under 40 minutes per map.

LGD Gaming, featuring Topson who joined just days before the tournament after a two-year hiatus, lost to Team Yandex despite winning the first map. Wisper stood out with a strong performance on Enigma. Team Spirit chose to face Team Resilience, lost the second map but won the third to advance, eliminating the last Chinese team. The tournament is being held online in Shanghai from August 13 to 23 with a prize pool exceeding $3 million.