Overview
- The Swiss Stage began on Oct. 23 with 16 teams that advanced from the Entry phase, and opening matches set early seeding trajectories for the tournament.
- LOS lost to six-time champion T1 in their Swiss debut and then to G2 on Oct. 24, dropping to 0-2 and forcing a drawn best-of-3 that will eliminate them if they lose.
- South Korean teams showed early strength when Gen.G and Hanwha Life beat Chinese opponents and DWG KIA mounted a comeback to beat G2, while several LPL sides underperformed against European rivals.
- Under Swiss-stage rules, teams at 0-2 play a best-of-3 elimination match and teams at 2-0 move to a best-of-3 that can secure a playoff spot, so the next round will rapidly narrow the field.
- LOS now awaits a randomly drawn opponent for their survival match and faces intense pressure that could end Brazil’s only representation at Worlds or give the team a momentum boost if they win.