Gen.G and Dplus KIA Meet With a Finals Berth on the Line at EWC 2026

Gen.G faced Dplus KIA in the semifinals at Esports World Cup 2026. Gen.G entered the match with a 3-0 series record at the event, while Dplus KIA arrived at 3-1.

Gen.G reached this match after earlier wins over JD Gaming by 2-0 and Sentinels by 1-0. Dplus KIA advanced here with earlier victories over Bilibili Gaming by 2-1 and G2 Esports by 2-0.

Gen.G started Kiin, Canyon, Chovy, Ruler, and Duro. Dplus KIA started Siwoo, Lucid, ShowMaker, Smash, and Career.

The series draft trends included Dplus KIA banning Nocturne 3 times and Galio 2 times, while Gen.G banned Viktor 3 times and Orianna 2 times. For Dplus KIA, Lucid played Vi, Lee Sin, and Jarvan IV, ShowMaker played Taliyah, Syndra, and Annie, and Career played Karma, Leona, and Milio across the series.