Dplus KIA Stuns T1 3-2
Dplus KIA pulled off a stunning 3-2 reverse sweep over reigning world champions T1 in the LCK Cup, eliminating them from First Stand Tournament 2026 qualification. Jungler Lucid earned MVP honors with strong stats across all five games, including a 4/1/8 Maokai performance in the decisive Game 5. T1 posted a gracious farewell, vowing a stronger regular season return.
- This victory is a significant upset, as T1 held a 24-13 all-time record against Dplus KIA and had won the previous six consecutive matchups between the two teams over the last year. - The LCK Cup is the official kickoff tournament for the 2026 season, and its top two finishers qualify for First Stand 2026, the first international tournament of the year, which will be held in São Paulo, Brazil. - Both teams entered the 2026 season with significant roster changes in the bot lane; Dplus KIA started rookie AD carry Shin "Smash" Geum-jae, while T1 replaced three-time world champion Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong with Kim "Peyz" Su-hwan. - The tournament utilizes a "Hard Fearless Draft" format, where a champion can only
