Korb3n commented on Team Spirit’s advancement to the TI15 playoffs, thanking the team

Dmitry “Korb3n” Belov jokingly stated that Team Spirit’s victory in the elimination match ahead of The International 2026 playoffs saved him from being fired.

The Dota 2 team manager posted the comment on his personal Telegram channel.

“Thanks to my team for saving me from retirement.”

Acording to Dmitry “Korb3n” Belov, the team manager is grateful to the team for allowing him to remain in his position. It’s worth noting that despite the lighthearted nature of the coment, representatives of the organization have repeatedly stated that the team’s future prospects in Dota 2 depend on their performance at TI15.

As a reminder, Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov previously identified the main reason for Team Spirit’s struggles in the group stage of The International 2026.