Karmine Corp sweep Movistar KOI to become Europe's sole Worlds quarterfinalist

Karmine Corp sweep Movistar KOI to become Europe's sole Worlds quarterfinalist

Karmine Corp defeated Movistar KOI 2–0 in the final Swiss qualification round at Worlds 2026, securing a quarterfinal place and eliminating their European rivals.

KC finished 3–2, completing consecutive elimination-series sweeps after defeating CTBC Flying Oyster . MKOI exited at 2–3, having started the tournament with two victories.

Objective control carries KC through the opener

KC won Game 1 in 40:02 despite finishing narrowly behind 13–14 in kills. They secured both Barons, five dragons and eight towers, providing the objective advantage needed to close the game.

Caliste ’s Ashe finished 5/3/7, dealing approximately 44,000 champion Damage . kyeahoo added 3/2/6 ON Syndra, while Supa ’s Zeri supplied approximately 38,000 Damage for MKOI.

Yike ’s Pantheon powers the closing victory

Game 2 ended in 26:10, with KC winning 18–4 and finishing approximately 15, 300 gold ahead.

Yike delivered 9/0/5 ON Pantheon, while Caliste contributed 5/1/7 ON Sivir. KC took eight towers against one and all three dragons.

MKOI’s promising start ends in three Straight defeats

MKOI had opened Swiss by beating Bilibili Gaming and CFO, leaving them one series from qualification. Consecutive 0–2 defeats to Dplus KIA , T1 and KC subsequently ended their campaign.

KC, who entered the main event through Play-Ins, advanced as Europe’s Only remaining representative following G2 Esports ’s earlier elimination.