About this episode

The episode discusses Team Italy's potential in the 2026 Overwatch World Cup with insights from players Xono and MIKIX.

Team Italy was a pleasant surprise in the 2023 Overwatch World Cup, but can they go from darling underdog to serious threat in 2026? I'm joined by Italy DPS Xono and Italy Tank MIKIX to discuss the Overwatch Azzurri . How did Team Italy come together? Why are there so few Italian Overwatch players and Italians in esports more broadly? MIKIX's strengths as a tank. Xono's journey from OW1 Off-Tank to World Cup Hitscan. Find my guests on social media Xono MIKIX

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