Los Grandes fall to T1 in Worlds 2026 Swiss opener
Top laner Zest said he lost a level-6 duel in his first Worlds appearance as the CBLOL side dropped its opening Swiss Stage match without a game.
Los Grandes lost its opening Swiss Stage match at the 2026 League of Legends World Championship to T1 without taking a game, with the series played at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas, according to inven.co.kr.
Top laner Kim Dong-min, who plays under the name Zest, gave an interview after the defeat and said it was his first appearance at Worlds and that he faced T1 in it.
Zest pointed to a specific moment in the loss: he tried for a solo kill at level 6 instead of simply forcing a Flash, and lost the 1v1.
He also described his team's position in the tournament, saying Los Grandes is the only CBLOL team still in it and is regarded as a weaker side.
Swiss Stage underway in Allen
The 2026 World Championship Swiss Stage is being held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas.
Quick answers
Who did Los Grandes play in its first match at Worlds 2026?
Los Grandes faced T1 in its opening Swiss Stage match and lost without winning a game.
Where is the 2026 League of Legends World Championship Swiss Stage played?
The Swiss Stage is being held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas.
What did Zest say about the loss to T1?
Zest said he lost the 1v1 at level 6 after trying for a solo kill instead of just forcing a Flash.