Lee Sin leads Worlds 2026 pick volume with 28 appearances across 90 games played, a 31% rate that outpaces Ezreal (27) and all other champions through Swiss and early knockout stages. Consistent jungle prioritization by multiple teams, strong solo-queue familiarity among qualified players, and sustained presence despite a prior cooldown and ultimate nerf have driven its edge. With semifinals and the final remaining—roughly 15 games maximum—the current gap makes significant shifts unlikely. Ezreal or Nautilus could narrow the margin only if remaining series feature unusually low Lee Sin usage and elevated alternatives, though historical drafting patterns and meta stability favor the leader holding its position through tournament resolution.