Invictus Gaming defeated Top Esports 3-1 in the opening quarter-final of Worlds 2026, held in Allen, Texas. Both teams represent the LPL.
With the win, Invictus Gaming reached a Worlds semi-final for the first time since 2019.
The result guarantees China a team in the semi-finals. It marks a turnaround for the LPL, which began the Swiss Stage with an 0-4 record.
