T1 coach Tom opens up on G2 loss, draft struggles, and what went wrong 

T1’s MSI 2026 campaign came to an unexpected end after a 3-1 loss to G2 Esports, snapping the organization’s long-standing streak of reaching the final four at international events. 

Following the defeat, head coach Im “Tom” Jae-hyeon gave an honest assessment of the series in an interview with Inven, highlighting communication issues, top lane draft challenges, and missed opportunities that ultimately sent the defending World Champions packing at their home soil.