Cloud9 Eliminated from Worlds 2026 League of Legends Tournament

North American esports team Cloud9 has been eliminated from the Worlds 2026 League of Legends tournament following a 3-1 defeat to FURIA in the Play-Ins Lower Bracket on Friday, October 16. This loss concludes Cloud9's tournament run after only two series. FURIA will now advance to face MVK Esports in the Lower Bracket Final today, October 17, with the winner competing for a spot in the Swiss Stage.