European Clash as MKOI Faces Fnatic in Elimination Match at Worlds 2025

LOS ANGELES, California — European teams are feeling the heat at the League of Legends World Championship 2025. With both Movistar KOI (MKOI) and Fnatic (FNC) facing early eliminations after two losses each, today’s match between these two teams is a do-or-die situation.

As teams enter the Swiss Stage of the tournament starting at Round 3, MKOI and FNC aim to avoid a disappointing exit. Both teams have faced tough opponents, with Fnatic losing to CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) and MKOI falling to KT Rolster and G2 Esports.

The atmosphere is tense, as European fans anticipate the bloody rivalry match between these two teams, both vying for survival. Their shared history in the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) makes this matchup even more significant as they face off at the international level.

“This is a crucial battle for us,” said a representative from Fnatic. “We know what’s at stake and we need to play our best to represent Europe well.”

To advance, either team must win two games in this best-of-three elimination format. The pressure is immense, not just to stay in the tournament but to restore pride for European teams that have struggled so far at the Worlds.

Looking back, both teams have had their share of successes and failures. While Fnatic has historically performed well at international events, MKOI is relatively new to this level of competition but has shown great potential in their recent matches.

The elimination match will take place later today, October 19, and fans are encouraged to tune in. As the stakes rise, both teams understand the need for a strong showing or risk facing the end of their tournament journey.

The outcome will set the tone for future regional clashes as both MKOI and FNC aim to rebuild in time for the LEC 2026 Winter season set to start in January.

Regardless of the match outcome, this championship has already been a wake-up call for European teams, prompting a need for reflection and strategy reform moving forward.