Natus Vincere's 2-0 win over MODUS in the TI 2026 upper bracket was followed by a new focal point in the regional qualifiers: a matchup against Nigma Galaxy that drew $25.7K in wagers on Polymarket. The added detail extends the report's broader theme that prediction markets are becoming a visible signal of real-time sentiment in esports, with crypto-linked platforms increasingly influencing how audiences track expected outcomes and betting dynamics around major matches.