T1 defeats Karmine Corp 3–1 to complete Worlds 2026 semifinal lineup

T1 defeats Karmine Corp 3–1 to complete Worlds 2026 semifinal lineup

T1 eliminated Karmine Corp 3–1 in the Worlds 2026 quarterfinals, ending the Last Western team’s tournament Run and setting Ultra Prime a semifinal against Bilibili Gaming .

KC avoided a sweep after losing the opening two games, but T1 ’s bottom lane delivered the decisive fourth-game performance. Peyz finished deathless with 11 kills ON Miss Fortune, while Keria supplied 14 assists without dying ON Neeko.

T1 establishes a two-game lead

T1 won the opener 23–7 in kills, closing in 35:39, before extending its advantage with a 20–9 victory in 29:42.

Karmine Corp responded in the third game, winning 8–6 in kills after 36:44 to keep the series Alive . That recovery forced T1 to play a fourth game, where KC Again found opportunities through its top side.

Peyz and Keria settle the series

Canna ’s Renekton pressured Doran ’s Camille early, with Yike helping secure first Blood . T1 answered through its bottom lane, moving Miss Fortune and Neeko around the map to recover kills and challenge KC’s control.

KC continued resisting, including a pick ON faker that helped it take a temporary gold lead during T1 ’s Baron power play. Peyz ’s Damage remained the central threat, however, and a subsequent triple kill restored T1 ’s momentum.

The decisive sequence followed T1 ’s Dragon Soul . As KC pursued, Keria caught the opposition with Neeko’s Ultimate , allowing Miss Fortune to Follow Ultra Prime and break the fight open. T1 closed the game in 35:15, with a 17–8 kill Score .

A Worlds final rematch awaits

T1 advances to face Bilibili Gaming in a rematch of the 2024 Worlds final. For Karmine Corp , the defeat ends a campaign that began in Play-Ins and included Swiss elimination victories over CTBC Flying Oyster and Movistar KOI .