Worlds Round 4 draw pairs G2 with HLE for survival and T1 with Movistar KOI for qualification

Worlds Round 4 draw pairs G2 with HLE for survival and T1 with Movistar KOI for qualification

The Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage fourth-round draw has set three quarterfinal qualification series and three elimination matches.

With Gen.G and Dplus KIA already qualified, the remaining teams will play best-of-threes using Fearless Draft.

Qualification matches: winners advance

• T1 vs. Movistar KOI

• Invictus Gaming vs. LYON

• Top Esports vs. Bilibili Gaming

The TES–BLG matchup guarantees an LPL representative in the quarterfinals. IG can secure another Chinese place against LYON, while T1 and Movistar KOI meet with both teams holding 2–1 records.

Teams losing these series will receive one final qualification opportunity at 2–2.

Elimination matches: losers exit

• Karmine Corp vs. CTBC Flying Oyster

• Team Liquid vs. LØS

• G2 Esports vs. Hanwha Life Esports

G2 and HLE face the prospect of a Swiss-stage exit after falling to 1–2. Liquid and LØS must build on their first wins, while CFO carries the LCP’s remaining hopes against Karmine Corp.

Schedule in Bangkok/Jakarta time

• October 29, 03:00: Movistar KOI vs. T1

• October 29, 06:00: IG vs. LYON

• October 30, 03:00: Karmine Corp vs. CFO

• October 30, 06:00: TES vs. BLG

• October 31: Liquid vs. LØS, followed by G2 vs. HLE

Listed start times are scheduled times and may shift with preceding series.