T1's Faker Claims Historic Third Straight Worlds Title in 2025
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, T1, led by the legendary Faker, defeated KT Rolster 3-2 to secure an unprecedented third consecutive global title. This victory reinforces T1’s position as a dominant force in esports, leaving fans and competitors questioning if anyone can challenge their reign.
Game 1: T1's Mid-Game Comeback Secures Early Win
KT Rolster took the lead early with river First Blood and quickly gained control by securing the first Dragon and three Voidgrubs. They increased their gold lead through successful ganks and won a second Dragon skirmish before claiming the Herald. Between 15 and 20 minutes at the third Dragon, T1 turned the tide with a decisive team fight that erased KT’s advantage.
Keria’s Poppy played a key role, initiating fights and dealing damage, which allowed Faker’s Taliyah to secure Baron control and another Dragon. T1 captured a second Baron, broke into KT’s base, and won decisively, showcasing their ability to reverse KT’s early aggression.
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Game 2: KT’s Patient Scaling Overwhelms T1
KT started strong with a bot lane First Blood on Gumayusi, followed by a mid-lane 2-for-1 fight, gaining a 2k gold lead. They capitalized on punishing a top gank to take down a turret and secure the Herald. T1 fought back with a team fight win, but KT responded by acing them, gaining control of Atakhan and a Dragon.
Author’s summary: Faker’s skillful leadership and T1’s resilience led to a historic third consecutive Worlds victory, cementing their legacy as esports legends.
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