The Worlds Dark Horse You NEVER Saw Coming

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The Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage is on, and Rookie and TheShy are ready to make a deep run with Invictus Gaming! Thorin and YamatoCannon open with a tribute to Cyanide before working through every remaining team at Worlds 2026, from IG's dark horse run to the Hanwha Life and G2 elimination match.Hims: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/lfnPrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SUMMONING and use code SUMMONING and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!LFN Premium: Exclusive Q&A every episode, bonus content, and community input from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.comLivetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFNPlay along with Polymarket Pick'ems for the opportunity to win part of a $10,000 prize pool. You can also enter a draw with a chance to win one of six all-expense-paid trip to the LoL Worlds Finals in New York City: https://pickems.polymarketesports.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Thorin and YamatoCannon open on the LCS viewership spike and why nearly half of it came from one co-stream, then move through Jatt stepping back from the desk, Riot quietly killing LEC Versus, and Zuian being denied a visa for Worlds.Hims: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/lfnRaycon: Premium open-ear earbuds built for all-day comfort. Get 25% off at https://buyraycon.com/lfnopenLFN Premium: Exclusive Q&A every episode, bonus content, and community input from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.comLivetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and YamatoCannon break down Cloud9's loss to Team Liquid in the LCS playoffs, the Demacia Cup field, the Asian Games splitting esports off in 2027, and Deft planning a comeback after military service.Shopify: Start your business with a $1/month trial period at https://shopify.com/summoningHuel: Limited Time Offer. Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at https://huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!Raycon: The Essential Open earbuds sit outside your ear so you still hear the world around you, with a 30 day guarantee. Get 20% off at https://buyraycon.com/lfnopenLFN Premium: Exclusive Q&A every episode, bonus content, and community input from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.comLivetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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