Multiple LCK and LPL squads enter Worlds 2026 with comparable domestic dominance and recent international pedigree, keeping the title race tightly bunched in trader pricing. Gen.G arrives as LCK champions with elite macro execution led by Chovy and Canyon, yet faces historical Worlds variance after prior disappointments. Bilibili Gaming, Hanwha Life Esports (fresh off MSI success), and defending champions T1 each carry proven rosters capable of deep runs, while Anyone’s Legend adds LPL depth. The Swiss stage format and best-of-five knockouts amplify upset potential across regions, reflecting the wisdom of crowds in pricing these evenly matched contenders.