T1 Defeat MKOI and Advance to the Knockout Stage at Worlds 2025
The closing match of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage featured MKOI vs T1. Naturally, T1 entered the series as the absolute favorites. If it were a Best-of-One, there might have been room for doubt — but in a Best-of-Three, almost no one believed MKOI could win. Let’s take a look at how the match unfolded.
Game 1 Picks:
- MKOI: Mordekaiser Xin Zhao, Orianna, Corki, Rakan
- T1: K`Sante, Qiyana, Azir, Varus, Alistar
Game 2 Picks:
- MKOI: Ambessa, Trundle, Cassiopeia, Vayne, Braum
- T1: Rek`Sai, Wukong, Ryze, Sivir, Leona
Game 3 Picks:
- Top Esports: Mordekaiser, Qiyana, Smolder, Corki, Leona
- Bilibili Gaming: Jax Wukong, Galio, Xayah, Rakan
The first game started off tense and not entirely in T1’s favor. MKOI opened strong and quickly began putting heavy pressure on T1’s bot lane. However, T1 bounced back in the mid game, winning through superior macro play. Their map and objective control were excellent, and it’s worth highlighting Faker, who performed brilliantly on Azir, creating multiple game-winning moments for his team.
The second map followed a similar pattern to the first. MKOI started well and had several strong moments and teamfights throughout the game. The issue, however, was their lack of follow-up — after good fights or a few kills, MKOI failed to capitalize on their advantages. T1, on the other hand, made the most out of every opportunity, securing objectives and steadily building their lead.
With this victory, T1 advance to the Knockout Stage with a 3-2 record. For the LEC representatives, their Worlds 2025 journey ends here.
With this match, the Swiss Stage at Worlds 2025 has officially come to an end, and now only the Knockout Stage remains. The Knockout Stage will take place from October 28 to November 2, with the Grand Final scheduled for November 9. Don’t miss this event and stay tuned with us!
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