T1 crushes Karmine Corp 3-1 on Friday, November 6 in the Worlds 2026 quarterfinals at Allen, Texas. The defending champions advance to the semifinals against Bilibili Gaming this Sunday, November 8 at 11 p.m. CET.
Three victories in four games
T1 shows brutal efficiency against the European team. Game 1 is decided 23-7 in favor of the Koreans. Game 2 almost seals the deal: 20-9. Karmine Corp wins one game (7-6 in Game 3), too late to shift momentum. T1 closes out the match in Game 4, 17-8, advancing to the semifinals with three victories.
The BLG challenge in the semifinals
The defending champions face Bilibili Gaming on Sunday at 11 p.m. CET. BLG swept Dplus KIA 3-0 in the quarterfinals, entering the semifinals in top form. T1 has only lost one game so far in the elimination bracket and aims for a fourth consecutive world title.
Karmine Corp bows out
Karmine Corp finishes in 5th-8th place and receives $300,000 in prize money. The LEC team made a respectable run to the quarterfinals after winning the European Play-In on October 18 and clearing the Swiss Stage with a 3-2 record.
Worlds 2026 semifinals schedule
Semifinals matchups: Gen.G takes on Invictus Gaming this Saturday, November 7 at 11 p.m. CET. T1 faces Bilibili Gaming on Sunday, November 8 at the same time. The two winners battle for the world title at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on November 14 at 8 p.m. CET.