In a result that has sent shockwaves through the international League of Legends community, Team Liquid has officially eliminated Anyone's Legend from the 2026 World Championship. The LCS champions secured a clinical 2-0 sweep, ending the tournament run of China’s top seed in the Swiss Stage.
This victory is more than just a bracket advancement; it marks a significant milestone for North America, snapping a 13-series losing streak against the LPL. The series, which took place in the 0-2 elimination pool, saw Team Liquid dismantle their opponents with superior drafting and disciplined macro play.
Game 1 set the tone immediately. Behind the veteran leadership of CoreJJ, Team Liquid established early control through a series of calculated roams and objective trades. Morgan’s Camille proved to be a persistent threat, and by the time the gold lead ballooned past 14,000, the result was all but decided. Game 2 was a tighter affair, with Anyone's Legend fighting to stay alive behind a late-game Jinx composition. However, a crucial pick-off on Breathe’s Olaf allowed Liquid to secure the Dragon Soul and close out the series with a decisive teamfight.
For Anyone's Legend, this exit is historic for all the wrong reasons. Entering the tournament as the LPL’s first seed after a strong domestic showing, they depart the Swiss Stage winless.
Team Liquid, meanwhile, continues their journey in the tournament. Having successfully navigated this high-pressure elimination match, they now look to build on this momentum. Whether they can replicate this level of performance against tougher opposition remains the primary question for fans.
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