BLG Sweeps HLE to Reach Quarterfinals as Viper Reveals Mother's Cancer Treatment

Summary

BLG defeated HLE 2-0 in the fifth round of the Swiss stage at the 2026 League of Legends World Championship to secure a quarterfinal spot. After the match, BLG bot laner Viper spoke about the win and revealed that his mother is undergoing cancer treatment, saying he hopes the news of his victory helps her recover soon. He also said he had expected a high chance of drawing HLE and would rather both teams advance together than meet in an elimination match.