Gen.G and T1 occupy opposite halves of the Worlds 2026 knockout bracket after Swiss stage qualification, positioning them to meet only in the November 14 grand final if both advance through quarterfinals and semifinals. Gen.G, the LCK’s top seed with a dominant domestic record and strong Swiss results, faces LYON next and projects as the tournament favorite at roughly 51% title odds, yet must navigate deep LPL opposition in later rounds. T1, the defending champions but LCK’s third seed with a 3-1 Swiss mark and just 12% implied title probability, opens against Karmine Corp and projects a tougher path potentially including Dplus KIA. Recent LCK form, Fearless Draft constraints, and historical international variance for both sides support traders’ 72% assessment that the matchup is unlikely.