Sentinels Become the First Team to Qualify for LoL at the Esports World Cup 2026
Sentinels has become the first team to qualify for League of Legends at the Esports World Cup 2026 after completing a dominant Upper Bracket run at the North American qualifiers. The team defeated FlyQuest 3-1 in the Grand Final, capping off an impressive tournament where they dropped only two games across their entire campaign. Sentinels’ path to victory included 2-0 victories against Disguised and Cloud9, followed by a 2-1 win and the dominant 3-1 Grand Final performance against FlyQuest.
The North American qualifiers were marked by several surprising results, setting the stage for an unpredictable EWC tournament. Most notably, Lyon, the defending LCS 2026 Lock-in champions, suffered an early upset after losing 2-0 to FlyQuest in the Upper Semifinals. The team was subsequently eliminated by Team Liquid in the Lower Bracket, ending their championship hopes.
With their qualification secured, Sentinels have earned their spot in the Esports World Cup 2026 League of Legends competition. The qualification marks a significant achievement for the North American organization and sets up what promises to be a competitive international tournament as teams from other regions continue their own qualifying tournaments across varying schedules.