The most anticipated event in professional League of Legends, Worlds 2024, is just around the corner. The Play-In stage matchups have been set, and Movistar R7 from the Latin America League (LLA) will face a team from North America’s LCS, setting the stage for an intense battle.
Overview of the Play-In Stage
Worlds 2024 kicks off on September 25th in Berlin, Germany, with eight teams vying for the final four spots in the Group Stage. These teams include the third seeds from Europe’s LEC and North America’s LCS, alongside the top teams from Vietnam (VCS), the Pacific Championship Series (PCS), Brazil’s CBLoL, and Latin America’s LLA.
Teams Participating in the Play-In Stage
Here are the teams confirmed for the Play-In stage:
- MAD Lions KOI (LEC)
- Viking Esports (VCS)
- Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming (PCS)
- Movistar R7 (LLA)
- GAM Esports (VCS)
- PSG Talon (PCS)
- 3rd Seed of LCS (TBD)
- CBLoL Champion (TBD)
Play-In Matchups
The following matchups have been drawn for the Play-In stage:
- MAD Lions KOI (LEC) vs. Viking Esports (VCS)
- PSG Talon (PCS) vs. CBLoL Champion (TBD)
- GAM Esports (VCS) vs. Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming (PCS)
- Movistar R7 (LLA) vs. 3rd Seed of LCS (TBD)
Key Highlights
- Movistar R7’s Challenge: The LLA’s final representative, Movistar R7, is determined to make history by advancing to the Group Stage for the first time. They will face off against a strong contender from the LCS, which will be decided between FlyQuest and the winner of the upcoming Cloud9 vs. 100 Thieves matchup.
- High Stakes for LCS: The LCS is yet to confirm its third seed, with Cloud9, FlyQuest, and 100 Thieves all still in the running. The outcome of this weekend’s matches will determine who will represent North America in the Play-In stage.
- Regional Representation: With teams from Europe, North America, Vietnam, the Pacific, Brazil, and Latin America, the Play-In stage offers a diverse mix of playstyles and strategies, promising exciting and unpredictable matches.
Conclusion
As the Play-In stage of Worlds 2024 approaches, the tension builds with each team fighting for a coveted spot in the Group Stage. Movistar R7’s clash with an LCS powerhouse will be one of the key matchups to watch, as they aim to secure their place among the world’s elite.
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