Yatoro and Collapse cemented their legacy as the first players to win The International 2026 three times, leading Team Spirit to victory over PARIVISION in the grand final. The duo’s historic achievement came after a grueling lower bracket final where Team Spirit defeated Team Yandex, with Yatoro earning two MVPs on Terrorblade and Shadow Fiend.

The grand final was a clash of titans, featuring intense matchups and personal histories between players. Satanic had previously replaced Yatoro during his vacation and recovery, adding an extra layer of intrigue. [[player:No[o]ne-]]’s mid Io in the first map showcased the high-level strategy, while PARIVISION claimed the second and fourth maps. However, Team Spirit secured the fifth and decisive map, sealing their third International title.

watson of Team Yandex acknowledged Yatoro’s dominance with a simple yet telling comment:

“Yatorogoat,” watson said.

The tournament, held from August 13 to 23 in Shanghai, China, boasted a prize pool of $3.34 million, making it one of the most lucrative events in esports history.