{"id":417919,"date":"2026-08-20T15:56:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=417919"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:56:32","slug":"spirit-eliminate-b8-to-reach-esports-world-cup-quarterfinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/spirit-eliminate-b8-to-reach-esports-world-cup-quarterfinals","title":{"rendered":"Spirit Eliminate B8 to Reach Esports World Cup Quarterfinals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spirit eliminated B8 from Esports World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 win in the playoff Round of 16. The Ukrainian team fought on both maps, but Spirit closed the series without allowing a decider.<\/p>\n

The result sends Spirit into the quarterfinals, where they will face Vitality. Meanwhile, B8 finished their tournament campaign in 9th-16th place and received $35,000 in prize money.<\/p>\n\n

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Spirit Take Dust2 and Mirage<\/h2>\n

Spirit started the series on Dust2, their own map pick. B8 stayed competitive during the opening stages, but Spirit found the crucial rounds after the break and secured a 13-9 victory. Danil \u201cdonk\u201d Kryshkovets made an immediate impact, while B8 could not convert their close rounds into a late comeback.<\/p>\n

The teams then moved to Mirage, selected by B8. However, Spirit produced another 13-9 win and completed the sweep. Ancient was left unplayed as the potential third map, meaning B8\u2019s Esports World Cup 2026 run ended after two maps.<\/p>\n

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donk Leads Spirit to Victory<\/h2>\n

Danil \u201cdonk\u201d Kryshkovets was the most influential player of the series. He finished with 45 kills and 25 deaths, alongside 114.7 ADR and a 1.82 Rating 3.0 across Dust2 and Mirage.<\/p>\n

Andrey \u201ctN1R\u201d Tatarinovich supported Spirit with a 1.18 rating. Dmitry \u201csh1ro\u201d Sokolov followed with a 1.15 rating, helping Spirit control key moments on both maps.<\/p>\n