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T1 Faces Uphill Battle in MSI Losers' Bracket
5 Jul
Summary
- Hanwha Lifee Esports swept TSW 3-0 to advance to the winners' bracket.
- T1 lost a close 2-3 match against LPL's Bilibili Gaming, moving to losers' bracket.
- TSW secured the tournament's first upset by defeating TES 3-1.
The 2026 Mid-Season Invitational commenced with contrasting fortunes for LCK teams. Hanwha Lifee Esports started strong, sweeping Team Secret Wales (TSW) 3-0 in the bracket stage on July 3, advancing to the winners' bracket. Despite facing early challenges, Hanwha Lifee's superior late-game performance secured their victory.
Their next challenge on July 5 is against LEC powerhouse G2 Esports, who narrowly defeated Top Esports (TES) 3-2. In a surprising turn, T1, a strong contender, fell 2-3 to China's Bilibili Gaming after a full five-set match. This defeat has relegated T1 to the losers' bracket, where they will face Furía on July 6.
Adding to the drama, TSW achieved the tournament's first upset by defeating TES 3-1 in the losers' bracket first round on July 5. This stunning victory eliminates TES from title contention and sets up a potential future match between T1 and TSW if T1 overcomes Furía.
