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The 2026 League of Legends World Championship Play-In stage has concluded, with Karmine Corp securing the final spot in the Swiss stage. The Swiss stage is set to begin on the 24th, featuring 16 teams competing for a place in the knockout stage.
The Swiss stage format consists of single-game matches, where teams must reach 3 wins to advance or face elimination upon reaching 3 losses. Deciding matches for advancement or elimination will be played as best-of-three series.
LCK representatives face diverse international opponents in the first round. Gen.G will play against LPL's Shanghai Invictus Gaming Meituan, while Hanwha Life Esports meets Top Esports. T1 is scheduled to face CBLOL's LOS, and Dplus KIA will compete against G2 Esports from the LEC.
Karmine Corp, having advanced through the Play-In stage, is slated to play against the LPL's Anyone's Legend. Other opening matchups include Bilibili Gaming versus Movistar KOI, Team Liquid Alienware against CTBC Flying Oyster, and Lyon versus Team Secret Whales.
