LCK squads enter MSI 2026 as the clear favorites in trader consensus, reflecting Korea’s long-standing edge in international play and superior roster depth. Gen.G’s dominant LCK Cup title and consistent split performances have reinforced expectations that at least one Korean team will claim the trophy in Daejeon, while LPL sides—bolstered by Bilibili Gaming’s First Stand win and an extra bye—remain the primary challengers but trail in historical head-to-head results and peak form. European and North American teams face steeper qualification hurdles and weaker recent international showings, keeping their implied probabilities minimal. The market pricing aligns with LCK’s track record of producing the majority of MSI champions and the current regional power balance heading into the June-July bracket.