Pakistan has secured qualification for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 after defeating India in the lower bracket final of the Dota 2 South & East Asia Qualifier.
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The victory earned Pakistan one of the two qualifying spots from the regional qualifiers for the prestigious tournament, which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 8, 2026.
Pakistan delivered a strong performance throughout the qualifier, overcoming regional rivals India in a decisive lower bracket clash to book its place at the global event.
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The Pakistani squad features Yawar (Carry), Ri, Mr.DeviL, Ahsan, Sanity, and coach Tultras, who guided the team through the competition.
According to the final standings of the Esports Nations Cup 2026 Dota 2 South & East Asia Qualifier, Mongolia finished in first place, Pakistan secured second, India placed third, while Bangladesh ended the tournament in fourth position.
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Pakistan’s qualification marks another significant milestone for the country’s growing esports scene, with the national team set to compete against some of the world’s top Dota 2 teams at the Esports Nations Cup later this year.
Earlier to this, Pakistani esports star Arslan Ash has won the TEKKEN 8 title at EVO 2026, claiming his fourth consecutive EVO Las Vegas championship and extending his record to eight EVO Tekken titles.
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Renowned for his precise gameplay, defensive discipline, and exceptional match-up knowledge, Arslan defeated a field featuring former world champions and some of the world’s top Tekken players to secure another historic victory.
The latest triumph makes Arslan the first competitor to win eight EVO Tekken championships across multiple editions and titles in the Evolution Championship Series, further cementing his place among the greatest Tekken players in history.
