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Saudi Falcons’ Ammar El Assaf Says Anything But 1st Place Is a Disgrac
Ammar Al-Assaf, Team Falcons' Dota 2 star, on esports culture, rituals and defending his Esports World Cup title in Paris.
Jul 12, 2026
@scenenowsaudi LIVE from the Esports World Cup in Paris.
If Ammar Al-Assaf had to give anyone a Dota 2 starter pack, he'd begin with a warning: it's incredibly addictive. The Jordanian esports champion, who plays for Saudi Arabia's Team Falcons, is widely regarded as his country's best Dota 2 player. Now in Paris, he's defending both Falcons' Esports World Cup title and a chance to become three-time champions. We caught up with him to talk esports culture, pre-game rituals and what it takes to compete at the highest level.
