Topson made a surprise return to The International 2026, joining LGD Gaming as a last-minute stand-in after TaiLung was ruled out.
Despite having very little time to prepare with his new teammates, the two-time TI champion stepped straight into the mid lane against defending champions Team Falcons.
LGD ultimately lost the series 1-2, but Topson showed flashes of the creativity and unconventional play that made him one of Dota 2’s most iconic players. His return alone became one of the biggest storylines of the opening day.
The biggest question now: Can Topson pull off another TI miracle with LGD?
