Team Spirit defeats DENDELE CS at BLAST Open Porto

Team Spirit defeated DENDELE CS on the map Ancient during the group stage of BLAST Open Porto 2026. The victory secured Spirit's advancement in the upper-bracket quarterfinals, while the Brazilian side, DENDELE CS, moved to the lower bracket.

Team Spirit entered the tournament as the world's top-ranked team following their recent victory at the Esports World Cup. Despite the significant ranking gap between the two teams, DENDELE CS—formerly known as Sharks Esports—aimed to demonstrate their competitive level. Player João Pedro 'koala' Pfeffer expressed confidence prior to the match, suggesting that Spirit's recent tournament fatigue and DENDELE's map pool could provide an opportunity to compete closely or even secure a map.

The BLAST Open Porto event features a $1.1 million prize pool and utilizes a double-elimination format. The playoffs are scheduled to take place from September 4-6 in Porto, Portugal.