Dplus KIA has made history in the League of Legends competitive scene by winning the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. In the grand final, Dplus KIA delivered a dominant 3-0 sweep against Karmine Corp. This title is especially meaningful as Dplus KIA entered the tournament without being the primary favorites, yet managed to showcase an extraordinary performance throughout the event. The prestigious EWC 2026 featured 16 of the world’s best teams competing in Paris, France, for a total prize pool of US$2 million. As the champions, Dplus KIA claimed the grand prize of US$600,000.

Dplus KIA and Karmine Corp Become Giant Killers in the Semifinals

Prior to their grand final clash, both finalists caused major upsets in the semifinals. Dplus KIA halted the momentum of fellow Korean representatives, Gen.G, in a hard-fought 2-1 series. Meanwhile, Karmine Corp sent home crowd fans into a frenzy by eliminating T1 with an identical 2-1 score, securing an EMEA spot in the finals against an LCK team. These victories earned both Dplus KIA and Karmine Corp the “giant killer” title after taking down the two main tournament favorites.

Dplus KIA’s Dominance Concludes with a Championship Title

Despite Karmine Corp’s impressive run throughout the tournament, Dplus KIA demonstrated their class in the grand final. Disciplined laning, clean objective control, and near-flawless teamfight coordination allowed the South Korean squad to dictate the pace from game one. While Karmine Corp mounted resistance during the first two games, Dplus KIA consistently turned the momentum in their favor before closing out the series with a decisive 3-0 victory.

This achievement ends a long title drought for Dplus KIA on the international stage. In addition to taking home the US$600,000 top prize, the EWC 2026 trophy proves that Dplus KIA is fully back at the pinnacle of global League of Legends. On the other hand, despite finishing as runners-up, Karmine Corp’s run to the grand final stands as a historic achievement for the EMEA region following their victory over T1.

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