# The International 2026 tournament progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/the-international-2026-tournament-progression
> Updated: 2026-08-19T23:26:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

The International 2026 tournament is progressing through its various stages. In the Group Stage, TEAM VISION and Team Liquid became the first two teams to secure direct qualification for the playoffs following victories over Team Spirit and Aurora Gaming, respectively.

Simultaneously, the South American qualifiers concluded with LGD Gaming securing the region’s sole spot for the tournament after defeating the Peruvian team PlayTime 0-3 in the grand final. The tournament main event is scheduled to begin on August 20.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: CONMEBOL Sub-20 Beach Soccer tournament begins in Lima

The CONMEBOL Sub-20 Beach Soccer tournament begins in Lima, Peru, while Peruvian Liga 1 prepares for a decisive match between leaders Alianza Lima and Melgar.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lgd-gaming-secures-south-american-spot-for-the-international-2026

### 2026-08-15: TEAM VISION and Team Liquid qualify for TI 2026 playoffs

TEAM VISION and Team Liquid have become the first two teams to qualify directly for The International 2026 playoffs following decisive victories in the Group Stage.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/team-vision-and-team-liquid-qualify-for-ti-2026-playoffs

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Cite as: The International 2026 tournament progression. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/the-international-2026-tournament-progression