In a dominant run, Team Spirit just showed that they are still owning the Dota 2 world, winning the Esports World Cup 2025 's Dota 2 segment with a sweep in the final against Team Falcons, proving that they can still be the top dog in the competition when it matters most, and it says a lot about their dominance in the game.

It cannot be denied that Team Spirit was a huge favorite to begin the Esports World Cup. They managed to finish with just one game lost in the Group Stage's first match. Since then, they went on to win 11 games in a row, and keeping their foot on the gas from start to finish, earning them a fantastic victory in the World Cup.

Perhaps the best thing about this is the fact that the EWC is the last major tournament of the Dota 2 scene before TI 2025 will make its mark in September. Team Spirit's win in this tournament means a lot as it now means that they will be top picks to win the incoming major campaign now more than ever.

A Campaign for the Ages

After falling short in the PGL Wallachia Season 5, Team Spirit definitely made their presence felt and came up with a win in one of the year's biggest tournaments. This clearly proved to be quite the statement as they hoped to show that they can be a contender to watch. So far, it has been a great thing for the Russian squad, which is definitely timely for their case in the upcoming The International.

With the win, Team Spirit claimed a whopping $1 million out of the $3 million prize pool. This now marks the second time that the squad has won a massive event outside of The International.

Team Spirit and Team Falcons had eerily different paths en route to the final of the Dota 2 EWC. Spirit owned the standings of Group A with sweeps over Talon Esports, Natus Vincere, and a lone 1-1 draw with Xtreme Gaming. On the other hand, Falcons were just lucky enough to stumble into the upper rounds as they managed just a 2-4 record overall.

As both teams met in the final, Team Spirit was already on pace to make their presence known on the big stage. That didn't take long as they hammered the Falcons, and made it clear that they are not losing this one as the series ended in a sweep at 3-0, with the Falcons not standing a chance to redeem themselves at any point.

Setting the Tone for The International

Watching Spirit at EWC, one sees more than crisp mechanics and perfect team fights. There's an unmistakable rhythm to their play: Miposhka and rue delivering textbook support rotations, Larl controlling the midlane tempo, Yatoro's Carries playing with surgical precision, and Collapse earning MVP honors thanks to his unrelenting offlane presence.

Fuelled by momentum, synergy, and swagger, Spirit now enters Hamburg not just as participants, but as prime contenders for a historic three-peat — something no previous team has ever achieved. Their rivals have struggled with consistency, but Spirit's trajectory suggests they're hitting form at the perfect time.

Beyond the million-dollar prize and the critical ESL Pro Tour points, this dominant showing injects a powerful surge of confidence just as The International 2025 draws near.