**Eastern depth and historical dominance keep Western teams as longshots to reach the Worlds 2026 Grand Final.** LCK squads (Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, T1, Dplus KIA) and LPL sides (Bilibili Gaming, Anyone’s Legend, Top Esports, Invictus Gaming) occupy the top power rankings and carry the bulk of implied probability in outright winner markets, reflecting superior mechanical ceilings, macro execution, and international experience. G2 Esports stands as the clearest Western contender from the LEC, with occasional upsets over LCK/LPL sides, yet it has been swept in recent high-stakes series. LCS representatives (Team Liquid, LYON) and play-in entrants show regional improvement but lack the consistency to advance deep against top Eastern rosters. The Swiss-to-knockout format and bracket positioning amplify this gap, as multiple Eastern teams typically reach semifinals or beyond. Trader consensus at roughly 20.5% for a Western finalist aligns with these structural and recent-performance realities.