With the unexpected relocation of Worlds 2021 from China to Europe at the last minute, determining the official host region for this tournament has become a focal point. Recently, many international sources have confirmed that this year’s Worlds will be held in Iceland – the host country for MSI 2021.
If this information is accurate, it is quite a reasonable choice, as having recently hosted MSI 2021, Iceland will have an advantage in preparing infrastructure in the tight time frame ahead. Moreover, the experience of hosting tournaments during the pandemic also gives this country more advantages over others in hosting Worlds 2021.
However, the fact that the host country for Worlds 2021 is Iceland also means that VCS’s chances of participating in this tournament are virtually zero. Back in May, GAM Esports missed MSI 2021 in Iceland due to the inability to pass quarantine and entry/exit regulations in the country.
Therefore, a similar situation is highly likely to occur. As of now, the 2 slots for Worlds from VCS are still in a “waiting for announcement” status, and the choice between the two options of “skipping VCS Summer 2021” or “skipping Worlds to complete the VCS Summer tournament” seems to be too late. Thus, there is a 99% chance that Vietnam’s League of Legends will continue to miss out on this international tournament.