HULIGANI continue to make history. In the lower bracket match of the European qualifiers for The International 2026, they defeated Virtus.pro with a score of 2:1, securing the third spot for Europe in the main tournament of the year for Dota 2.
For VP, this means elimination from the qualifiers: a team that many considered a favorite in the lower bracket could not overcome an unexpectedly strong squad. Previously, HULIGANI had already eliminated Natus Vincere — and now they have added Virtus.pro to their list of victims.
HULIGANI have become, perhaps, the main revelation of the EU qualifiers for TI 2026. Before the tournament started, the team hardly featured in discussions about favorites — but they consistently defeated everyone who stood in their way.
TI 2026 will take place in Shanghai from August 13 to 23. Before the main tournament, HULIGANI will make their debut on the biggest stage in Dota 2.
