Gen.G Esports to face Invictus Gaming in Worlds 2026 Semifinals
Gen.G Esports secured their spot in the Worlds 2026 semifinals after a dominant 3-0 sweep against LYON. They are set to face Invictus Gaming in the next round.
The second quarterfinal match of Worlds 2026 has concluded with a decisive victory for Gen.G Esports. The Korean side swept LYON 3-0, becoming the second team to qualify for the semifinals.
Gen.G Esports maintained control throughout the entire series. They took the opening map with a 19:8 kill score and followed it up with a commanding 22:6 victory in the second game. The series was closed out on the third map with a 16-10 win for Gen.G Esports, ending LYON's campaign at the tournament.
Chovy stood out as a standout performer for Gen.G, finishing the series with an impressive 15/5/23 KDA and 67% kill participation. For LYON, the sweep marks the end of their journey in Worlds 2026.

The Worlds 2026 Knockout Stage is being played in a single-elimination format using Fearless Draft. The semifinals are scheduled for November 7–8, leading up to the Grand Final on November 14 in Brooklyn, New York.