LCK's four qualified teams—Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, T1, and Dplus KIA—combined with HLE's MSI 2026 title and consistent regional dominance drive the 68.5% consensus, reflecting superior depth, macro execution, and historical Worlds success against international fields. The LPL's four representatives, led by Anyone's Legend and Bilibili Gaming after strong Split 3 results, sit at 25.5% due to competitive rosters and MSI runner-up form, though traders view a narrower edge in overall team quality and bracket resilience. Western regions trail sharply, with LEC at 5.3% and LCS at 1.1% amid limited recent international results and lower global power rankings, underscoring the East's structural advantages entering the October 15 Swiss Stage in Los Angeles.