Brazilian esports team Vivo Keyd Stars faces an uphill battle at the League of Legends World Championship 2025 after an opening-day defeat placed them one step closer to elimination.
The Brazilian squad, representing their nation, lost their best-of-one match against Vietnam’s Team Secret Whales early on Wednesday. This result leaves Vivo Keyd Stars with a critical 0-1 record in the Swiss-format tournament.
In the championship’s Swiss system, teams must achieve three victories to advance to the playoffs. Conversely, accumulating three losses leads to immediate elimination. Vivo Keyd Stars now has a narrow margin, needing to avoid two more defeats.
The team had chosen K’Sante, Jarvan IV, Ryze, Yunara, and Rakan for their champions. Team Secret Whales responded with Renekton, Vi, Aurora, Kai’sa, and Rell.
While Vivo Keyd Stars managed to gain an early advantage and punish their Vietnamese opponents, a significant disparity developed later in the game, ultimately leading to their defeat.
Fans across the globe can follow the ongoing Worlds 2025 matches through the official LTA Sul channels available on Twitch and YouTube.