Goa, July 20 -- Dplus Kia claimed the League of Legends title at the 2026 Esports World Cup after defeating Karmine Corp 3-0 in a dominant grand final. The South Korean side ended a six-year wait for a major international trophy while securing their first LAN title of the 2026 season.

The victory earned Dplus Kia $600,000 in prize money along with 1,000 Club Championship points, strengthening their position in the Esports World Cup standings.

Their road to the championship was anything but straightforward. After being pushed into the Group Stage lower bracket by AG AL, Dplus Kia responded with convincing series wins over Brazil's FURIA and European powerhouse G2 Esports. They then upset China's Bilibili Gaming in the quarterfinals befor...