Poland appoints League of Legends roster for Esports Nations Cup 2026

Team Poland has received a direct invitation to the 2026 Esports Nations Cup main event, set to take place in Riyadh from November 21 to 29. With its roster now finalized, the Land of the White Eagle will therefore be guaranteed a face-off against some of the world’s best nations, competing in the play-in stage after being officially ranked 11th—narrowly missing out on a direct group stage invite reserved for the top eight teams, but still avoiding the need to play through regional qualifiers.

Among its lineup, the squad features all but one current and former LEC players, a testament to the strength of the roster. Perhaps the most exciting developments for Poland are the additions of former teammates: the storied jungler and LCS standout Kacper "Inspired" Słoma, as well as bi-national support player Alan "Busio" Cwalina, as earlier reported by Sheep Esports. Both are world-class players who have consistently stood toe-to-toe with the best the East has to offer.

Announced this Thursday by the Esports Foundation, the roster will therefore be composed of:

For Poland, the 2026 delegation could hardly be better. With strong options in all roles, the squad aims to be one of the most formidable contenders in this year’s competition in Saudi Arabia. A proven talent hub in Europe, the country will carry significant expectations into the play-in stage, where it will compete in a double round-robin, best-of-one group of six teams for one of two spots in the group stage.

While the presence of and will draw the most attention due to the caliber of both players, perhaps the most interesting addition is AD carry , who will compete outside Europe for the first time. The only player on the roster yet to reach the LEC, the 21-year-old recently won the 2026 Spring EMEA Masters with and has steadily established himself as one of the strongest prospects in Europe, with LEC interest appearing increasingly likely. He currently sits at 2600 LP Challenger on the European ladder.

Arguably, the team’s weakest point could be , formerly known for his time with in the LEC. There, the 22-year-old delivered serviceable results but never managed to break past sixth place and was eventually benched. He currently plays in the LFL under the organization’s but has struggled to replicate his 2024 form. This year, he peaked at 1600 LP in Grandmaster.

Finally, current LEC toplaner for , , will join the roster. One of the most hyped ERL prospects of last year, he has gradually been ramping up in the LEC, though limited opportunities have made it difficult to fully showcase his potential due to his team’s inconsistent form. Still, at 2400 LP Challenger with steady growth at the top level, he remains a valuable asset, and time will tell how he performs against international opposition.

Although their participation is uncertain, former MSI champion and jungler and previous support will both join the squad as substitutes. However, their involvement appears unlikely as long as Inspired and Busio are available, given the experience and synergy the starting duo brings.