Team Spirit and PARIVISION took the lead on Day 2 of the The International 2026 group stage. Satanic set a new world record with an XPM of 1,337 and a KDA of 12.38, leading PARIVISION to victory. Meanwhile, not me made a strong debut, securing the Aegis of Immortal with Sleight of Fist.

Team Falcons and Team Yandex underperformed but still have a chance to advance. HULIGISION and OG are at the bottom of the standings. Iron Wing overcame a 42,000 gold deficit to defeat Team Falcons 2-1. Yatoro achieved a Rampage on Kez in Team Spirit’s win over Team Liquid.

Larl secured a five-kill streak in Team Spirit’s victory over Aurora. Team Spirit leads the standings with two series wins. Aurora lost to Dragons but remains at 2-1. Satanic and Dukalis quickly destroyed BetBoom Team‘s Throne on the second map.

“I eat people like skiter for breakfast,” Ivan said.

The The International 2026 is being held online in Shanghai with a prize pool of over $2 million. Players like 33, Yatoro, Collapse, Mira, skiter, and Sneyking could win their third Aegis.