The Quarterfinals of the League of Legends 2026 World Championship have concluded. In the final best-of-five series, T1 defeated KC 3-1, advancing to the Semifinals alongside IG, GEN, and BLG.
In the early stages of Game 1, both teams traded blows. Around the 25-minute mark, T1 seized an opportunity to kill three KC members and secure Baron Nashor, subsequently expanding their lead to take the first game. In Game 2, a skirmish broke out in the jungle around the 3-minute mark, resulting in three kills for T1 and giving them the initiative. T1 continued to widen the gold gap from there, securing match point with a 2-0 lead.
KC managed to win one game back in Game 3. The first kill of the match didn't occur until around the 19:30 mark. KC secured Baron Nashor at 34 minutes and found an opening during the Elder Dragon contest. They then pushed forward with the buff and destroyed T1's Nexus.
In Game 4, KC secured the first kill by taking down Doran in the top lane, but T1 maintained their gold lead. During a team fight around the Dragon pit at approximately 22 minutes, T1 achieved an ace and proceeded to secure Baron Nashor. In another team fight at the 32-minute mark, Keria helped his team gain an advantage using the narrow terrain, allowing T1 to secure Baron again. They ultimately pushed into the high ground and ended the series at 35 minutes.
The Semifinals will begin the following morning, with IG and GEN facing off first to compete for a spot in the Finals.