LCK teams enter Worlds 2026 as the clear frontrunners due to unmatched roster depth and recent international results. Gen.G claimed the LCK title with elite macro execution led by Chovy and Canyon, while Hanwha Life Esports captured MSI 2026 by defeating Bilibili Gaming in the final and added high-profile talent like Zeus and Gumayusi. Reigning champions T1 bring proven knockout-stage composure, and Dplus KIA rounds out a four-team contingent that advances directly to the Swiss stage. The LPL’s four representatives, anchored by Bilibili Gaming’s aggressive skirmishing and Anyone’s Legend’s summer split success, trail in trader pricing amid LCK’s historical edge and consistent top-end talent. Western and emerging regions remain long shots given limited head-to-head success against Eastern powerhouses.