The Dota 2 roster of Ukrainian esports organization NAVI has failed to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2026.
Natus Vincere competed in the Western European closed qualifier for EWC 2026. The team had two opportunities to secure a spot at the tournament, but both matches ended in defeat.
First, NAVI lost to LGD Gaming by a score of 1–2. They then faced Pipsqueak+4 in a decisive match for qualification, where they suffered another 1–2 defeat, ending their hopes of reaching the event.
The Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament will take place from July 6 to July 18 and will feature a prize pool of $2 million.
As previously reported, Boars Gaming missed direct qualification to the PMGO S1 Grand Finals by just a single point.