Kha Y Tran The clash between Team WE and EDward Gaming (EDG) at the LPL Cup 2026 on January 16, 2026 drew huge attention. However, although EDG entered as favorites, Team WE played fearless League of Legends. As a result, they delivered a stunning win and proved they belong among the top teams this season.
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Pre-Match Context and Draft Analysis
The ban & pick phase laid the foundation for Team WE’s dominance. First of all, WE selected comfort champions. At the same time, they also shut down EDG’s core playstyle directly in the draft.
During the ban phase, WE targeted EDG’s two main pillars: the mid lane and ADC. In contrast, EDG’s bans were more defensive and lacked offensive pressure. Therefore, WE already had a strategic advantage before the games even started.
In the pick phase, WE built a composition with strong engage tools. Moreover, their lineup had excellent teamfight potential and superior objective control.
Meanwhile, EDG drafted a composition that lacked reliable initiation. As a result, they were forced to rely heavily on poke and struggled when dragged into direct fights.
Match Recap: WE vs EDG – LPL Cup 2026
Game 1: WE Take Control from the Start
From the laning phase onward, Team WE played slow, controlled, and objective-focused League of Legends. For example, WE secured early dragons. Meanwhile, EDG were repeatedly caught out on the bottom side of the map.
Then, a decisive teamfight at 23 minutes gave WE their first Baron. After that, WE pushed all three lanes and forced EDG into a defensive posture. Eventually, at 36 minutes, WE closed out the game with a perfect fight around the Elder Dragon.
Game 1 Result: WE 1 – 0 EDG
Game 2: EDG Fight Back, but WE Stay Unbreakable
In Game 2, EDG played more aggressively early. However, WE matched them in farm and objectives.
- 18 minutes: WE won a 4v4 fight in mid lane
- 25 minutes: WE secured Baron after catching EDG’s ADC
- 31 minutes: WE destroyed two inhibitor turrets
EDG attempted a final comeback at 34 minutes, but WE defended calmly. A final decisive teamfight inside EDG’s base sealed the series.
Game 2 Result: WE 2 – 0 EDG
Final Result
Team WE defeat EDward Gaming 2–0
One of the biggest upsets of LPL Cup 2026
Final Thoughts
This victory significantly boosts Team WE’s position in the standings and sends a strong message to the top teams of the LPL:
Team WE are ready to compete at the highest level in 2026.
With disciplined macro play, superior drafting, and clean teamfighting, WE showed they are no longer underdogs—but real contenders.
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