Invictus Gaming defeat JD Gaming to secure final LPL spot at Worlds 2026
Invictus Gaming defeat JD Gaming to secure final LPL spot at Worlds 2026
Invictus Gaming have qualified for Worlds 2026 after defeating JD Gaming 3:1 in the final match of the LPL Regional Finals.
The victory secured IG China's fourth and final place at the world championship, joining Anyone's Legend , Bilibili Gaming , and Top Esports as the region's representatives.
Invictus Gaming controlled the opening half of the series, taking the first two games before JD Gaming responded in Game 3.
IG take commanding lead
Invictus Gaming won the opening game with an 11:3 kill advantage after 33 minutes and 31 seconds.
The second game was significantly more competitive, but IG once again came out ahead after 40:32, recording 20 kills to JD Gaming 's 10 and moving within one victory of Worlds qualification.
JD Gaming refused to go quietly.
They responded in Game 3 with a 27:16 kill victory after 34 minutes and 24 seconds to extend the series.
Invictus Gaming close out qualification
The fourth game developed into another high-kill battle.
Invictus Gaming ultimately finished with 25 kills to JD Gaming 's 20 and destroyed the Nexus after 34 minutes and 19 seconds to complete the 3:1 victory.
The result sends Invictus Gaming directly to the Swiss Stage of Worlds 2026 as the LPL 's fourth seed.
JD Gaming 's season ends with the defeat after reaching the final step of the regional qualifier.
