Gen.G defeats LYON to clinch 3-0 Swiss Stage record

Gen.G became the second team to qualify for the Worlds 2026 playoffs after a 2-1 victory over LYON on Sunday, October 25, completing the Swiss Stage with a perfect 3-0 series record Strafe.

The South Korean squad entered the match after beating Invictus Gaming in its opening match and Hanwha Life Esports in Round 2 Strafe. LYON took the early lead by winning Game 1 in 35 minutes and 49 seconds, posting ten kills to Gen.G's four Strafe.

Gen.G responded in Game 2, tying the series with a 26 minute and 36 second win that featured 16 kills to LYON's nine Strafe. Park “Ruler” Jae‑hyuk, playing Ashe, posted a 7/2/7 performance Strafe.

The deciding Game 3 saw Gen.G dominate with 15 kills to LYON's seven, finishing in 31 minutes and 59 seconds Strafe. Ruler switched to Ezreal and recorded 5/2/7, while Jeong “Chovy” Ji‑hoon contributed 4/2/4 on Galio, completing the comeback Strafe.

The article was last updated on 25 Oct 2026 at 23:32, confirming the timing of Gen.G’s decisive win. Strafe continues to provide full Worlds 2026 coverage, including match schedules, results and participating teams, ensuring fans can track every development of the League of Legends championship as it unfolds.

LYON remains in the tournament, as the team has not been eliminated from Worlds 2026. Should LYON lose its next best‑of‑three series, its record will drop to 2‑2, leaving a final opportunity to qualify in Round 5 before the playoffs commence.

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With the win, Gen.G secured a quarterfinal spot, joining Dplus KIA, which had qualified earlier in the day after a 2-0 victory over Movistar KOI Strafe. LYON remains in contention, holding a 2-1 record and needing one more best‑of‑three series win to reach the playoffs Strafe. Their next opponent will be decided by the draw Strafe.