The Impressive Record of the T1 – IG Matchup at Worlds 2025

The T1 – IG Matchup Makes the Rest of Worlds 2025 “Yearn”

With just over a week to go, Worlds 2025 will officially begin, and the first match will feature two powerhouse names from the LCK and LPL regions – T1 facing IG. Not only in terms of reputation, but based on the current rosters, T1 and IG boast a record that makes other League of Legends teams envious: This matchup brings together the most World Championship titles of any teams in this year’s tournament.

Specifically, Faker alone has contributed 5 World Championship titles, and aside from Doran, the other 3 members of T1 have each won the biggest international tournament in League of Legends twice. In total, T1 boasts 11 World Championship trophies. As for IG, their current roster includes 3 players who have also won this tournament: TheShy, Rookie, and Meiko.

Thus, both teams have collectively contributed to 14 World Championship titles – no other matchup in this year’s tournament can claim a better record. This is because the teams that have won Worlds in the past are either absent from the tournament or have long since disbanded, with their rosters scattered far and wide.

This Matchup Holds Significant Meaning for the Region and the Tournament

Another notable factor is that, coincidentally, T1 and IG are both teams that have ushered in an era for their respective regions at Worlds. While SKT T1 was the first Korean team to win Worlds, IG was the first LPL team to claim this title. IG also put an end to Korea’s domination in League of Legends, creating the championship formula of “2 Koreans – 3 Chinese” which endured until the era of EDG.

Therefore, the match between T1 and IG will not only determine the advancement of both teams in this year’s Worlds but also represents a battle of views and the historical significance that both teams have brought to the professional League of Legends scene.