watson about the success of Team Yandex: “I would say that I am very glad that I worked for a reason”

Kerry Team Yandex Alimzhan ' watson ' Islambekov, in an interview at the Esports World Cup 2026, reflected on the successes of his team, and also told what the players did during the break between game days.

[You've had quite a long career, but this year is by far your best. You regularly win competitions, and you performed very well at this tournament. How does it feel to finally achieve the success you deserve? ] I would say that I am very glad that I worked for a reason. So yeah, I'm happy to play.

[You won your group and had a lot of days off. How did you spend this time? ] We played pubs and practice matches. The whole team went to some restaurant to eat together. We were just playing, yeah.

[ Do you feel confident after the break? ] Yes, I think so.

[ Do you think your team has a good chance of going far? ] May be. Don't know. [Depends on games? ] Yes. We will try to show good Dota.

Team Yandex defeated Team Spirit with a score of 2-0 and advanced to the semi-finals of the Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs, where they will meet PARIVISION.