Former OG Coach Names Top Favorites for the Esports World Cup 2026

Mikhail “Misha” Agatov considers Team Spirit the top contender to win the upcoming Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament.

The former OG coach shared this opinion on Telegram.

“Spirit. I see them dominating the entire tournament. Everything will depend on Miposhka and Not me. The trio of cores is ready, and Rue is magnificent in the five-man role. Not me has shown flashes of brilliance—he needs to become more consistent. Miposhka has always been a smart player. I believe he’ll analyze the drafts correctly. Expectations are through the roof.”

According to Mikhail “Misha” Agatov, the team’s performance will be most influenced by the gameplay of Alexey “Not me” Kosmyinin and the decisions of Yaroslav “Miposhka” Naidenov, who must select the optimal heroes for the team by analyzing the drafts. It’s noteworthy that the former OG coach doesn’t believe PARIVISION—which many consider the top favorite for the EWC 2026—will win.

As a reminder, Dmitry “DM” Dorokhin previously shared his expectations for Team Yandex’s performance at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Dota 2.