T1 and Faker enter the 2026 League of Legends World Championship as three-time defending champions but with inconsistent form throughout the year. The roster finished outside the top spots in the LCK regular season and playoffs, placed fifth-sixth at MSI after a play-in start, and posted mid-pack results at the Esports World Cup. New ADC Peyz has shown promise alongside veterans like Keria and Oner, yet the team trails stronger LCK sides such as Gen.G and Hanwha Life Esports in domestic standings. At age 30, Faker remains a consistent performer with an unmatched international resume, but the combination of tougher regional competition, recent series losses, and the historical difficulty of a four-peat has shaped trader consensus around a low probability of another major title this cycle.