The air at The International 2025 feels electric. Esports fans are glued to their screens, watching the Dota 2 world championship unfold. This year, the excitement is even higher for many, thanks to a strong showing from teams with a distinct Brazilian flavor. Two squads, PARIVISION and HEROIC, both featuring top Brazilian talent, are making a real run for the coveted Aegis of Champions. They’re not just competing; they’re rewriting history.
Filipe “Astini” Ribeiro, the sharp coach for PARIVISION, leads one of these charge. On the HEROIC side, we have players João Gabriel “4nalog” Giannini and Matheus “KJ” Santos Jungles Diniz, along with coach Igor “kaffs” Estevão. These individuals are carrying the hopes of a nation on their shoulders at this major global event. Their performance has been nothing short of impressive so far.
PARIVISION’s Journey at The International 2025
Things got intense quickly in the quarterfinals. Last Thursday (12), PARIVISION and HEROIC faced each other in a tough matchup. Astini’s PARIVISION team emerged victorious with a decisive 2-0 win.
After this internal clash, PARIVISION kept its momentum. The team went on to beat Xtreme Gaming this Friday. This win guaranteed them at least a Top 3 finish in the world championship. It’s a personal best for Astini, who previously achieved a 5th/6th place with Cloud9 in 2024. He certainly seems confident in his team’s strategy.
2×0 vs Xtreme. Na paciência, na disciplina, no macro. Falei pra confiar.
Top 3 garantido.
Próxima etapa lutar pelo top 2. Um passo de cada vez.ps: falei pra confiar na Heroic que ia surrar a Tundra! Tem que respeitar o SÁ também!!
— Filipe Astini (@astinidota) September 12, 2025
Astini tweeted after the win: “2×0 vs Xtreme. With patience, with discipline, with macro. I told you to trust. Top 3 guaranteed. Next step fight for top 2. One step at a time. ps: I told you to trust Heroic that they would beat Tundra! You also have to respect SÁ!!”
HEROIC’s Resilience at The International 2025
Even with the loss to PARIVISION, HEROIC wasn’t out of the picture. They had a chance to make history in the lower bracket, and they seized it. A strong 2-0 victory over Tundra Esports meant that for the first time, a Brazilian player was part of a Top 6 team at The International.
With that huge win, HEROIC now waits to see who they’ll face next. Their opponent will be the loser of the match between Falcons and BB Team, which also takes place this Friday (12). While HEROIC’s journey through the lower bracket marked a historic placement for a Brazilian player, PARIVISION’s run in the upper bracket has also brought significant rewards.
TOP 6 SECURED, AND WE’RE GOING FOR MORE pic.twitter.com/zlBnjTMyas
— HEROIC Dota 2 (@heroicdota2) September 12, 2025
HEROIC’s Dota 2 team tweeted: “TOP 6 SECURED, AND WE’RE GOING FOR MORE.”
Brazil is truly making its mark, hoping to bring home the trophy from one of the most prestigious esports tournaments. The quest for 4nalog, KJ, and kaffs continues this Saturday (13), with their match set for 8:00 AM (Brasília time). Astini and PARIVISION will take the stage later that day, at 11:00 AM (Brasília time). The world is watching to see if they can achieve their ultimate goal.