The momentum behind Team Spirit shows no signs of slowing down. Fresh off their triumph at the Esports World Cup 2026, the Russian powerhouse has officially punched their ticket to the BLAST Open Porto playoffs. A clinical 2-0 victory over G2 Esports in the upper bracket has cemented their status as the team to beat in Portugal.
A Dominant Display in Porto
The series was never truly in doubt. Spirit dismantled G2 with a commanding performance, taking Dust2 13-6 before closing out the series on Cache with a 13-9 scoreline. While G2 entered the match looking to challenge the current favorites, they found no answer for the relentless pressure applied by the Spirit core.
This victory is another feather in the cap for a roster that has looked nearly untouchable throughout the summer. With the win, Spirit bypasses the lower bracket entirely, securing a direct path to the final six at the Super Bock Arena.
What This Means for the Bracket
For G2, the road to the playoffs now moves through the lower bracket, where they will have to fight for their tournament life. For Spirit, however, the focus shifts entirely to the upcoming playoff stage.
Having already proven their mettle at the Esports World Cup, Spirit is currently operating at a level that few can match. Their ability to remain consistent across different maps—evidenced by their clean sweep today—makes them the primary obstacle for any team hoping to lift the trophy in Porto.
As the competition intensifies, fans can keep track of all the upcoming action and MyEsports predictions to see if anyone can derail the Spirit train before the grand final.