The International 2024 is in full swing in Copenhagen, and we've already learned the names of four teams that will definitely compete in the Main Event, but let's break it down step by step.

On Friday and Saturday, teams played the Seeding Decider round, where the winner earned a spot in the upper bracket, while the loser fell to the lower bracket. This stage saw one major upset: Team Spirit, who dominated their group and chose Nouns as their opponent, were unprepared for the American team's drafts. Nouns won relatively easily with a 2-0 score, meaning the reigning champions now face a long journey through the lower bracket.

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Today, the first-round winner matches took place. The victors are guaranteed a top-six finish, but more importantly, their next match will be held on the grand stage during The International's Main Event. Surprises were plenty at this stage: while Team Liquid's victory, a team many believed could shake up the leaders, was somewhat expected, the defeat of Team Falcons came as an unpleasant surprise for their fans.

In theory, they could be eliminated as early as tomorrow, as we have four elimination matches coming up. However, the chances of that happening are not very high, though The International has always been capable of delivering surprises. With stakes rising, the most exciting part is still ahead!

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