After the first round-robin of the Worlds Group Stage, TSMS sits at 0-3. in the weakest group as the NA first seed. Their problems are glaring - from draft to in-game decision making. And frankly, they look like a shell of their former NA title-winning team. Here's what's going wrong and what they need to fix if they're going to turn it around and make it to the knockout stage.
With the conclusion of TSM vs LGD, both Group C and all of the first round-robin of the Worlds group stage is all wrapped up. Group C has no clear favorites, with three teams sitting at 2-1 and TSM at 0-3. Read more on the standings here:
After the first set of games in the World Championship group stage, Group D ended with a clear tier list of its teams. Read more about the Group D standings in the first round robin here:
The first round-robin of the World Championship group stage is concluding, each of the teams playing the rest once, giving them a taste of the following week. With its conclusion, Group A has found itself with no clear favorites heading into the second round. Read more on the standings here:
After two days of games in the 2020 World Championship Group Stage, Fnatic sits at 1-1. This is the first Worlds for Mithy as a coach, and he explains how he prepped and what to expect from FNC this year. Watch the interview here:
Favored to victory, the team was upset by the PCS representatives, after showcasing promising results in the Play-In Stage. Nicolaj "Jensen" Jensen, Mid Laner for TL, has joined Inven Global for a post-match interview.
FNC's Top Laner Gabriël "Bwipo" Rau talked to Inven Global after their stage debut about today's match, scrim results, and his signature Volibear play style.
DRX had a successful start in the 2020 LoL World Championship group stage as they had a clean victory over Unicorns of Love. It hadn't been long since they were through with the 14-day quarantine yet
Making their second appearance at the League of Legends World Championship, DAMWON Gaming looks stronger than ever. They had a record-breaking season in the 2019 LCK Summer Split, losing only twice
The 2020 League of Legends Worlds Championship is about to kick off the Group Stage madness, which means Rogue is back in action. Recently, the team has announced their commemorative jersey, as well as their signature tracksuit.
Congratulations! You just got into the Worlds Group Stage for the first time and you beat SuperMassive 3-0. Did you expect to be this dominant today? First off, thanks! But yeah, I think SuperMassive
LGD will be joining Group C, with teams like Team SoloMid, Fnatic, and Gen.G.
Rainbow7 exited Worlds after an unfortunate 0-3 loss to LGD, and Shadow spoke with Parkes Ousley about the lessons they learned and the support they got from fans at this year's Worlds. Watch the interview and read the transcript here:
LGD and SUP advance to the next series in the Play-In knockout stage, playing against Legacy Esports and Unicorns of Love, respectively. Read more on their series here:
After their tiebreaker loss to Team Liquid, Legacy's mid, Tally, spoke about his signature style, his thoughts on team strength, who he hopes to meet for the rest of the event, and the undying support he's received since arriving in Shanghai. Watch it all here:
After the matches, Inven Global reporter Lara Lunardi was joined by INTZ’s Support, Ygor "RedBert" Freitas, to talk about the team’s run in the championship and what lessons they will be taking home.
Team Liquid becomes the second team to qualify for the World Championship Group Stage from the Play-Ins after placing first in Group A with their defeat of Legacy Esports in a final tiebreaker match. Read more on the qualifications here:
INTZ becomes the second team knocked out of Worlds, following the LJL's V3 Esports from Group B yesterday. They played a tiebreaker game against MAD Lions after finding themselves tied for last with a 1-3 record. Read more on INTZ's run here:
INTZ has secured its first victory at the 2020 League of Legends World Championship Play-in stage.
Hanabi was one of the two original PSG members that was able to play at the start of the tourney and held it down in the top lane. He hails from Flash Wolves, like so many in this tournament, and looks to play some other former Wolves in Groups and the Knockout Stage. Watch the interview here: