Gen.G and Dplus KIA become first Worlds knockout qualifiers
Both teams completed a 3–0 Swiss start with round-three best-of-three wins to secure early passage.
Gen.G and Dplus KIA became the first teams to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship. Riot’s official standings list both at 3–0 under “Advances” after their round-three series in Allen, Texas, on 25 October local time.
Dplus KIA beat Movistar KOI 2–0, while Gen.G defeated LYON 2–1. In Malaysia, those matches concluded on the morning of 26 October because Allen is 13 hours behind.
The 2–0 series carried direct qualification
Both teams entered the best-of-three round with 2–0 Swiss records. Winning a third match secured their place in the knockout stage and kept their records perfect.
Movistar KOI and LYON took their first losses in the 2–0 bracket. They remain in the Swiss Stage at 2–1 and have not been eliminated; their next results will decide how many more rounds they need.
Six knockout places remain open
The first two qualification slots are settled, with six still to be claimed. Round three continues with the other teams still trying to reach three wins or avoid a third loss.
Sources
- Riot Games: official Worlds Swiss standings and qualification status
- Hotspawn: Day 3 results and first knockout qualifiers
- Movistar eSports: Dplus KIA defeat Movistar KOI
Checked on 26 October 2026, Malaysia time. Riot’s live standings list Dplus KIA and Gen.G as advancing with 3–0 records and record their round-three scores; reporting provides match context.