Top Esports will begin Worlds 2026 without their starting toplaner. Cheng "ZUIAN" Zi-Hao failed two U.S. visa interviews and will not be able to travel to the United States with the rest of the team, the club announced on Weibo on October 6. Bai "369" Jia-Hao will take his place in the starting lineup.
The door is not completely closed, though. TES stated that both the team and ZUIAN are trying to secure a third interview. Meanwhile, the club said it is adjusting its training plans and tactical preparation to deal with the situation. 369 has not played since early March, which makes his return all the more delicate.
The news is a heavy blow for TES. ZUIAN joined the team in Split 2, reached the grand final straight away and played his first international event at MSI in South Korea.
