LGD Gaming midlaner Santiago TaiLung Agüero will not compete at The International 2026. According to the organization, PGL has also banned the player from all of its future tournaments over undisclosed competitive integrity concerns.
On August 9, LGD Gaming announced that it had received information concerning TaiLung conduct in tournament-related activities. The organization launched an internal investigation and shared its findings with PGL.
Following the investigation, TaiLung was removed from The International 2026 and banned from all future tournaments organized by PGL. LGD said it accepted the decision and would continue cooperating with tournament officials.
Neither LGD nor PGL has disclosed the exact nature of the alleged violation or identified the events involved. Therefore, claims linking the punishment to match-fixing, betting or any other specific offence remain unconfirmed.
PGL has approved a special roster adjustment that will allow LGD to replace TaiLung before the tournament begins. The organization is already working to register a new midlaner and plans to announce its final roster once the process is complete.
The remaining LGD players are:
The team’s other players are continuing their regular preparations for TI 2026.
An emergency roster move this close to a tournament creates additional uncertainty around LGD. The strength and playing style of the replacement, as well as the amount of preparation time available, could materially change the team’s chances in individual matches.
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