T1 has defeated Gen.G in a highly anticipated best-of-five series, earning the final qualifying spot for the MSI 2026 tournament. This victory allows Faker and his team to continue their international competitive journey. The result simultaneously dethrones Gen.G, the current MSI champions, before the official commencement of the MSI 2026 competition. The match was the culmination of the LCK Road to MSI 2026, determining the final representative from the LCK region. T1’s win marks a significant shift in the regional power dynamic heading into the international event. This outcome sets the stage for a competitive MSI 2026, with HLE also representing the LCK. The defeat is a setback for Gen.G as they prepared to defend their title.