Karmine Corp, the LEC’s second seed, will square off against T1 on June 29 in the MSI 2026 Play-In stage in Daejeon, South Korea. It’s the French organization’s first-ever appearance at the Mid-Season Invitational, and they drew what might be the toughest possible opening opponent: the team with Faker on its roster.
T1 arrives fresh off a 3-0 sweep of Team Liquid Alienware on June 28, the tournament’s opening day. Karmine Corp earned its spot with a similarly dominant 3-0 victory over Movistar KOI back on June 6 during the LEC Spring split.
What’s actually at stake in Daejeon
MSI 2026 runs from June 28 to July 12, and the Play-In stage is where lower-seeded teams from major regions and representatives from smaller leagues fight for survival.
KC has built one of the most passionate fanbases in European esports since its founding in 2020. The organization has sold over 40,000 jerseys, a number that speaks to a brand identity that extends well beyond competitive results.
