The Esports World Cup’s League of Legends bracket just got real. Sixteen teams have been sorted into four groups of four, with squads representing Korea, China, Europe, North America, and Brazil all confirmed for the tournament running July 15-19, 2026 in Paris.
Two teams from each group will advance to the playoff stage, meaning half the field gets eliminated before the brackets even begin.
How the groups break down
The group stage will use a GSL-style double-elimination format. Group matches will feature best-of-3 and best-of-5 series.
Among the confirmed teams, the draw includes G2 Esports, AG.AL, Dplus KIA, and FURIA. Seeding pools were designed to distribute strength evenly across the four groups.
