Dplus KIA secure 2026 World Championship berth after 3-1 win over KT Rolster

Before the LCK 2026 Playoffs began, few believed Dplus KIA could survive the pressure of an elimination match. Just days earlier, they had suffered a 0-3 defeat against KT Rolster. However, when the two teams met again in Friday’s decisive series, Dplus KIA completed a spectacular comeback with a 3-1 victory, clinching a top-four finish and earning a spot at Worlds 2026, while KT Rolster was sent to the Demacia Cup Global Invitational. In game one, KT Rolster dominated and won easily. But Dplus KIA responded in game two after a tense 42-minute battle. Strong preparation and flexible drafting allowed DK to limit KT’s preferred champions and take control. Smash, the Esports World Cup final MVP, continued his excellent performance in the bottom lane. Career also rebounded after a poor first game, showing strong synergy with Smash. Dplus KIA’s path was not clean. They almost lost to BNK FEARX after falling 0-2 before reversing the sweep. That resilience carried into the series against KT Rolster. With the win, Dplus KIA return to Worlds after missing the 2026 tournament. Smash, Career and Siwoo will attend their first World Championship. But the team still needs three more wins to claim the LCK title, and their next opponent is T1 on Sunday. This match will be a true test of their championship aspirations.