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this worlds League of Legends is always the highlight of the competitive season. The world has nothing to fear as MSI still tries to convince teams, players and the public. Everyone wants to be part of this big party and casting is always a dream come true. In Europe, we’re still hoping for a winner as Fnatic’s first crown in Season 1. They didn’t go far in 2018 and 2019 (finals), but China and South Korea still seem a bit behind. – above.
Traditionally, different competitive regions change the host role. On the inside 2021 yearEurope resumed the tournament under very specific conditions. Due to Covid-19, the world has been postponed to Iceland (without spectators) while the teams were originally supposed to travel to China. In 2022, it’s time America to receive this honor. Initially, several countries would gradually host the competition. But there was a change in the program to avoid risks.
Canada disappeared from the list
The basic plan was as follows: qualifying phases Mexican (Mexico City), groups and quarter-finals the United States of America (in New York), semi-finals Canada (Toronto) and the grand finale the United States of America (San Francisco). 4 cities and 3 countries have honored and shared the role of host, a good way to make everyone happy and to collect a maximum of support and sponsorship.
But US regulations are still somewhat strict on the coronavirus. This hampers the multiple entry visa process. The semi-finals have been postponed to avoid travel. Not in Toronto, but at the State Farm Arena. from Atlanta (Hawkes Room). This is why we will remain on American soil from the groups to the grand finale. Only Play-Ins will be played in another country.
Canada continues to wait
We tend to forget it but the NA region LCS, not limited to the United States. Canada is also part of the scene, but it’s true that its big neighbor is taking up a lot of ground. However, there is currently a large number of Canadian talents in the region: pump (CLG), biological gel (Dignitas), jojopiun (EG) or licorice (Golden Guards).
North America has hosted the World Cup several times: 2012, 2013, 2016. Los Angeles, Culver City, San Francisco, Chicago: Many cities have had the honor of hosting at least one stage. Canada Always excluded. Riot Games initially aimed to fix this anomaly. But we will still have to wait after the change of plan. Although the world regularly changes regions, it will be necessary to wait for a new rotation (at least 2 or 3 years) for Canada to have a new chance.
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