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Will Team Spirit Win Back-to-Back International Title? 

The biggest tournament in esports is just around the corner! Let’s look at the in-form Dota 2 teams and analyze which team will become world champions in 2022.

Who Will Win the International 2022?

The International is the world championship of Dota 2 and features the most elite teams from all across the world. The International 2022 is going down in Singapore from the 15th of October to the 30th, and as of right now, the prize pool is over $7 million but is increasing every day thanks to battle pass sales. You can stream and bet on matches from the International at https://gg.bet/de.

To help you pick a winner and get you excited for the big event, we are going to analyze the top teams who have a realistic shot at winning the event. All of these teams have big match experience and have the talent required to make a deep playoff run!

1. PSG.LGD

PSG.LGD have come so close to winning the International! Last year they ended up in second place, they came 3rd in 2019 and 2nd again in 2018. It seems like it is only a matter of time until this super talented Chinese pro team eventually becomes Dota 2 world champions.

We are convinced that 2022 is PSG.LGD’s year. They are in great form after just winning the Riyadh Masters 2022 for $1.5 million and seem to be peaking perfectly for International 2022. Expect PSG.LGD to be firing on all cylinders during this year’s world championships.

2. Team Spirit

Can Team Spirit win back-to-back International titles? We think they have a great shot! The Russian team was last year’s world champions and won the biggest prize in esports history, walking away with over $18 million.

Team Spirit appears to be getting better every game. They have had a strong 2022, winning the PGL Arlington Major 2022 for $200,000 and coming second at the Riyadh Masters 2022 for $750,000. It is never easy to defend an International title, but Team Spirit has the squad to do so!

3. OG

Never count out OG! Even though they had a disappointing performance at the International 2021 where they came 7th, we expect them to come back with a vengeance in 2022. OG is the only team to win back-to-back world championships after their legendary run in 2018 and 2019. They have so much big match experience and a colossal $35.8 million in career Dota 2 winnings. 

OG isn’t just resting on their laurels. The European team is in great form and has had an impressive 2022. They have already won two Tier 1 tournaments, taking first place at the ESL One Stockholm 2022 and the ESL One Malaysia 2022. You would have to be crazy to bet against OG making a deep run at the International 2022.

So there you have it, keep a close eye on PSG.LGD, Team Spirit and OG. One of these teams is sure to win the International 2022 and become Dota 2 world champions!