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Worlds 2026: LPL Suffers Historic Collapse as All Four Chinese Teams Lose on Day 1

The LPL endured a disastrous start to Worlds 2026, as all four Chinese teams suffered defeats on Swiss Stage Day 1, marking the first time in Worlds history that the region lost all four of its opening-day matches.

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2026.10.243 min read

Worlds 2026: LPL Suffers Historic Collapse as All Four Chinese Teams Lose on Day 1

TES 369: "I will get to experience if Zeus or that Emerald player gives me more pressure"

Worlds 2026: The LPL's Road Back to the Top

“What did we say about having Worlds in the US?” — Fans react to ZUIAN being ruled out due to visa issues

ZUIAN unable to start for Top Esports at Worlds due to visa issues, 369 returns

Top Esports secure LPL third Worlds seed over Invictus Gaming

369 steps down from Top Esports's main line-up for an unknown period

Tian returns to Top Esports alongside JackeyLove’s comeback to botlane after a break

LPL issues lifetime ban to naiyou following match-fixing case at Top Esports

"naiyou admitted every playoff loss was match fixed," says TES coach Poppy

Top Esports jungler naiyou under investigation for potential match-fixing in the LPL

No Teams from the 2025 First Stand Have Qualified for the 2026 Edition

TES 369: "I will get to experience if Zeus or that Emerald player gives me more pressure"

Worlds 2026: The LPL's Road Back to the Top

“What did we say about having Worlds in the US?” — Fans react to ZUIAN being ruled out due to visa issues

ZUIAN unable to start for Top Esports at Worlds due to visa issues, 369 returns

Top Esports secure LPL third Worlds seed over Invictus Gaming

369 steps down from Top Esports's main line-up for an unknown period

Tian returns to Top Esports alongside JackeyLove’s comeback to botlane after a break

LPL issues lifetime ban to naiyou following match-fixing case at Top Esports

"naiyou admitted every playoff loss was match fixed," says TES coach Poppy

Top Esports jungler naiyou under investigation for potential match-fixing in the LPL

No Teams from the 2025 First Stand Have Qualified for the 2026 Edition

Worlds 2026: LPL Suffers Historic Collapse as All Four Chinese Teams Lose on Day 1

TES 369: "I will get to experience if Zeus or that Emerald player gives me more pressure"

Worlds 2026: The LPL's Road Back to the Top

“What did we say about having Worlds in the US?” — Fans react to ZUIAN being ruled out due to visa issues

ZUIAN unable to start for Top Esports at Worlds due to visa issues, 369 returns

Top Esports secure LPL third Worlds seed over Invictus Gaming

369 steps down from Top Esports's main line-up for an unknown period

Tian returns to Top Esports alongside JackeyLove’s comeback to botlane after a break

LPL issues lifetime ban to naiyou following match-fixing case at Top Esports

"naiyou admitted every playoff loss was match fixed," says TES coach Poppy

Top Esports jungler naiyou under investigation for potential match-fixing in the LPL

No Teams from the 2025 First Stand Have Qualified for the 2026 Edition

TES 369: "I will get to experience if Zeus or that Emerald player gives me more pressure"

Worlds 2026: The LPL's Road Back to the Top

“What did we say about having Worlds in the US?” — Fans react to ZUIAN being ruled out due to visa issues

ZUIAN unable to start for Top Esports at Worlds due to visa issues, 369 returns

Top Esports secure LPL third Worlds seed over Invictus Gaming

369 steps down from Top Esports's main line-up for an unknown period

Tian returns to Top Esports alongside JackeyLove’s comeback to botlane after a break

LPL issues lifetime ban to naiyou following match-fixing case at Top Esports

"naiyou admitted every playoff loss was match fixed," says TES coach Poppy

Top Esports jungler naiyou under investigation for potential match-fixing in the LPL

No Teams from the 2025 First Stand Have Qualified for the 2026 Edition