Gen. G and Dplus KIA qualify for Worlds 2026 quarterfinals

Gen. G and Dplus KIA have become the first two teams to qualify for the League of Legends World Championship 2026 quarterfinals after completing the Swiss Stage with perfect 3-0 records. Dplus KIA secured their spot with a 2-0 victory over Movistar KOI, while Gen. G advanced following a 2-1 comeback against LYON.

In other Swiss Stage developments, several teams moved to a 2-1 record, including T1, Bilibili Gaming, Invictus Gaming, and Top Esports, placing them one win away from the knockout stage. Conversely, Team Secret Whales and Anyone’s Legend became the first teams eliminated from the tournament after recording three losses.

The upcoming Round 4 matchups include T1 facing Movistar KOI in the 2-1 pool, while Hanwha Life Esports will compete against G2 Esports in the 1-2 elimination pool. The tournament continues in Allen, Texas, with the grand final scheduled to take place at the Barclays Center.