Movistar KOI Defeats Karmine Corp to Reach LEC 2026 Summer Grand Finals
Movistar KOI have advanced to the LEC 2026 Summer Grand Finals after a dominant 3-0 victory over Karmine Corp. They are set to face G2 Esports in the championship series.
The series was a decisive shutout for Movistar KOI. After a competitive 43-minute opening map that ended 20:15, they quickly closed out the second map 20:7 and finished the third with a commanding 19:3 scoreline. Joseph "Jojopyun" Pyun stood out as the standout performer, recording an impressive average K/D/A of 2.7/1.0/11.3 throughout the series.
The victory has significant implications for the upcoming Worlds 2026. By reaching the Grand Finals, Movistar KOI has secured a spot in the Swiss Stage. Meanwhile, Karmine Corp finishes the split in third place and will begin their Worlds 2026 campaign at the Play-In stage.

The Grand Finals will take place on September 20 at 16:00 CET, where Movistar KOI will challenge G2 Esports for the LEC Summer title.