LCK maintains its lead as the implied favorite for Worlds 2026 due to sustained regional dominance, recent MSI 2026 victory by Hanwha Life Esports, and four direct qualification seeds earned from top-two MSI placement alongside the LPL. Strong LCK roster depth, including perennial contenders like Gen.G and T1, has translated into consistent international results that traders view as a reliable edge. The LPL sits second on comparable talent pools and summer split form but trails slightly after MSI outcomes. Western regions such as the LEC and LCS remain far behind, with limited recent success in major events limiting their upside. Minor regions hold negligible probabilities given qualification paths and historical gaps.