PlayTime’s Dota 2 squad has been removed from the Esports World Cup 2026 due to an ongoing ESIC integrity investigation . Two players remain suspended while the investigation drags on. DarkMago exited prior to the team’s dismissal upon hearing of his upcoming ousting . The fresh updates surfaced after player Korb3n aired internal concerns publicly . JD Gaming moves forward after beating LYON and stepping into the knockout stages . Team Spirit and Liquid join them as the next set of winners.