Riot Thay Đổi Định Dạng Vòng Play-In World Championship 2026: MVK Esports Lọt Vào Và Phân Tích Chi Tiết

core_answer: The Worlds 2026 Play-In stage will feature a double-elimination bracket with all matches played as best-of-five series among four teams: LEC's third seed, LCS's third seed, CBLoL's second seed, and LCP's third seed MVK Esports.
key_facts: Format: Double-elimination, all Bo5 matches; Teams: LEC 3rd, LCS 3rd, CBLoL 2nd, LCP 3rd (MVK); Qualification window: September 19 to October 10; Advancement: Only one team progresses to Main Stage; MVK first Worlds appearance after lower-bracket run; No LPL or LCK teams in Play-In
source: Riot Games official announcements and internal league reports, cross-verified with LCP playoff results (August 2025)
related_qa: Q: What is MVK Esports' roster for Worlds 2026? A: The team features Kratos, Gury, Chika, Harky, and SiuLoong.; Q: How does the new format benefit emerging regions like LCP? A: It provides a direct Main Stage slot and boosts visibility for LCP's third seed.; Q: What are the risks for MVK? A: Limited international experience and the need to adapt to the Worlds patch without prior scrims against top regions.