Gen.G shatters curse, storms into Worlds 2026 final after 3‑0 sweep of IG

Gen. G finally broke the “no‑finals” spell that has haunted them since the Samsung Galaxy era, clinching a clean 3‑0 victory over Invictus Gaming and booking a ticket to New York’s Worlds 2026 showdown.

Semifinal domination

From the opening whistle, the LCK champions imposed their will. In Game 1, jungle Canyon unleashed a hyper‑prioritized Qiyana, racking up a staggering 7/1/12 KDA, 320 CS and damage on par with his own ADC, Ruler. The momentum never faltered.

Game 2 saw Canyon swap to his signature Lee Sin, delivering a “deathless” performance with a perfect 5/0/15 KDA and a combined 20 KP for the team. Precise ganks forced IG’s bot lane into errors, allowing Gen. G to snowball every lane.

The third match turned into a test of resolve. IG managed a brief surge, pulling a 4,000‑gold lead after a daring top‑lane dive that gifted Rookie and the bot duo some kills. Yet Gen. G’s coordination held firm. A chaotic Mountain Soul clash saw IG lose multiple members, letting Gen. G seize Baron. After a tense back‑and‑forth, IG’s star Ezreal fell to Duro’s Nautilus, and the LCK side pushed the final wave, ending the series after a 40‑minute grind.

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Heroics from Canyon and Ruler

Canyon’s jungle mastery was the linchpin. His Qiyana pick in Game 1 not only out‑scaled the enemy jungle but also matched Ruler’s damage, a rarity for a jungler at this level. In Game 2 his Lee Sin dominated map control, delivering flawless ganks that left IG scrambling.

Ruler, meanwhile, kept the damage meter ticking, mirroring Canyon’s output and ensuring the bot lane never fell behind.

What’s next for the LCK champs

With the first finalist locked, all eyes turn to the opposite bracket, where BLG and T1 will clash in a rematch of the 2024 final. Whoever emerges will face Gen.

Gen. The roster of Chovy, Kiin, Ruler, Canyon and Duro now carries the weight of a nation’s hopes for a first world title since their Samsung Galaxy days.

Their mixed results underscore the depth of competition Gen.