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Hanwha Life Defeat G2 2-0 to Stay Alive at Worlds 2026
31 Oct, 2026, 01:21
|Last updated: 31 Oct, 2026, 01:21
Hanwha Life Esports eliminated G2 Esports from Worlds 2026 with a 2-0 victory on Friday, October 30, in Round 4 of the League of Legends World Championship Swiss Stage. The Korean side improved to 2-2 and will have one final chance to qualify for the playoffs, while G2 finished their campaign with one win and three losses.
Hanwha Life's win brought Round 4 to a close and finalized Saturday's (October 31) three matchups, with six teams competing for the remaining quarterfinal spots. Among them are Brazil's LOS, who will face LYON in a do-or-die series.
How Did Hanwha Life Beat G2 at Worlds 2026?
Hanwha Life gave G2 little room to respond in their 2-0 sweep. In Game 1 of the Hanwha Life vs G2 series, the Korean team took the win in 28 minutes, with 22 kills to G2's 11. Seo “Kanavi” Jin-hyeok was one of the standout performers on Lee Sin, recording eight kills and ten assists.
Game 2 was even more one-sided, as Hanwha Life closed it out in 26 minutes, with 19 kills to G2's seven. Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong starred on Lucian with ten kills and just one death, while G2 struggled to answer their opponents' attacks. Kanavi was named the player of the series.
What Are the Final Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage Matchups?
All six remaining teams hold 2-2 records and will play best-of-three series on Saturday, October 31. The three winners will advance to the quarterfinals, while the losers will be eliminated. The matchups are:
*The list does not reflect the match order. The schedule and start times have yet to be confirmed.
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