T1’s inconsistent 2026 results, including a disappointing 5th-6th finish at MSI after a 3-1 loss to G2 and a third-place LCK regular-season standing behind Gen.G, have reinforced trader expectations that the team will struggle to reach or win the Worlds final. At age 30 and playing in a team-oriented meta, Faker’s individual impact has been solid in the Swiss stage but rarely translates to Finals MVP honors, which have gone to teammates in recent T1 title runs. With Gen.G and top LPL sides favored to dominate the bracket, the implied 95.8% probability on “No” reflects the narrow remaining window—only a deep T1 run paired with Faker’s dominant series performance could alter the outcome, a scenario traders view as unlikely given current form and roster dynamics.