After the Play-Ins and Swiss stage, League of Legends esports fans anticipate that the final list of qualified teams will blossom further, bringing their unique strengths and narratives to the stage.
There are no second chances in the Knockout stage — the best-of-five king of the hill bracket remains unchanged since the first Worlds. Eight teams first face off in four quarterfinal matches where a single match loss means elimination. Here are your top eight.