LCK squads maintain their edge heading into Worlds 2026 through sustained international success, including Hanwha Life Esports capturing MSI 2026 to lock in a fourth regional seed, building on T1’s 2025 title and consistent playoff dominance in recent seasons. Roster stability around star players and deep talent pools reinforce trader consensus around the region’s 65.5% implied probability. LPL sides close the gap with roster imports and strong domestic form but trail in head-to-head results at major events, supporting their 27% positioning. European and North American leagues face steeper qualification paths and historical underperformance against Eastern competition, keeping their shares at 6% and 1.7% respectively, while minor regions remain long shots based on limited cross-regional results.