LCK squads hold a dominant 67.5% implied probability in the Worlds 2026 winning region market, driven by sustained regional depth and recent international results. Hanwha Life Esports captured the MSI 2026 title, securing an extra LCK slot while reinforcing Korean macro execution and playoff resilience across Gen.G, T1 (three-time defending champions featuring Faker), and Dplus KIA. Global power rankings place multiple LCK sides at the top, reflecting superior mechanical talent and consistent split performances heading into the North American-hosted event. LPL teams trail at 25.5% despite strong domestic depth from Bilibili Gaming, Weibo, and JD Gaming, as head-to-head international series have not closed the gap with LCK opponents. Western regions such as LEC and LCS sit at single-digit probabilities, limited by historical records and current form against Eastern competition.