**LCK squads anchor expectations for Worlds 2026 Grand Finals berths, with Gen.G, T1, and Hanwha Life Esports positioned as the clearest contenders ahead of the October 15 start.** Gen.G enters as LCK champions after a dominant domestic run, while T1 seeks a fourth consecutive title despite a lower seed; both benefit from the region’s four straight Worlds wins and proven international execution. Hanwha Life, fresh off the MSI title, adds another high-upside LCK option. Bilibili Gaming leads LPL representation with strong form, supported by Anyone’s Legend and others in a deep field. Western teams (G2, Team Liquid, Cloud9) face steeper paths through the Swiss and knockout stages at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center. The 19-team field, finalized after recent CBLOL and LCS playoffs, features a standard Swiss-to-single-elimination format with Fearless Draft, where early Swiss results and bracket draws will quickly shape which sides reach the November 14 Barclays Center final.