**World Cup 2024** news and the Road to London content provided by AOC’s AGON has officially ignited the excitement! The **League of Legends World Championship** has kicked off with play-ins in Berlin, and **Riot Games** has unveiled some thrilling additions, including the **Summoner’s Cup trophy transporter**, the official **Worlds 24 song**, and more.
In a stunning celebration of European esports, **Mercedes-Benz** has debuted a customized electric **G-Class**, set to transport the coveted **Summoner’s Cup** from Berlin through Paris, culminating in the grand finals in London. This year’s trophy was showcased at the event, marking the beginning of the 2024 **League of Legends World Championships**.
As the official automotive partner for all global **League of Legends Esports** events, Mercedes-Benz is committed to accompanying **Worlds 2024** on its journey. The electric G-Class, an exclusive vehicle crafted through the Manufaktur customization program, boasts unique features, including special paint finishes and bespoke interior elements. The vehicle is proudly adorned with the **Worlds logo**, stitched into the head cushions, and comes equipped with a specially designed trunk module to securely transport the **Summoner’s Cup**.
Further elevating the competition, Mercedes-Benz is also presenting **exclusive championship rings** for this year’s victorious World Cup team, designed in collaboration with **Riot Games**. Additionally, the automotive giant is launching a new campaign that embodies the 2024 World Cup’s motto: **”Make Them Believe.”** As part of this partnership, **Mercedes-Benz Korea** proudly supports the iconic **T1** team, led by superstar **Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok**. The reigning champions, T1, who clinched the 2023 title in Seoul, are eager to defend their crown in 2024.
Chris Greeley, global head of **LoL Esports** at **Riot Games**, expressed his excitement, stating, “We are thrilled that Mercedes-Benz is presenting an electric G-Class as a trophy holder at **Worlds 24**. With its customized highlights, it beautifully aligns with our values and those of the **League of Legends** community: an innovative spirit, a future-oriented mentality, and a passion for precision.” Bettina Fetzer, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at **Mercedes-Benz AG**, added, “As a long-time partner of League of Legends Worlds, we are particularly excited to welcome one of the world’s largest esports events to Berlin, Paris, and London. Together with Riot, we look forward to creating unique and memorable moments for the community and showcasing the exceptional performances of all participating athletes.”
The action kicked off with a bang in the EMEA region, as **MDK** triumphed over the **Vikings** in the inaugural match of the **World Cup 2024**. The **LEC** team Mad Lions Koi (MDK) dominated the Vietnamese squad with a decisive 2-0 victory in the first play-in match held today in Berlin. Standout players included ADC **Supa** and jungler **Elyoya**, who delivered impressive KDA statistics of 7/0/9 and 7/2/9 in the first match, and 13/2/6 and 7/1/14 in the second game, respectively.
The **2024 World Cup** will unfold across three major European cities, running from today, **September 25, 2024**, until **November 2**. After the play-ins and the Swiss stage in Berlin, the tournament will transition to the knockout rounds in Paris, with London proudly hosting the climactic final showdown.
Fans can also join in on the excitement at the **Mercedes-Benz Salzufer** dealership in Berlin, where they will have access to an exclusive viewing experience of the **2024 World Cup** on final day. Stay tuned for an insightful interview with Elyoya coming soon!
Additionally, **Linkin Park** has officially announced their involvement as the band behind this year’s World Cup anthem, titled **”Heavy is the Crown.”** The animated music video for this powerful track has just been released, and it promises to be a highlight of the tournament. This song will also feature on their upcoming album, **”From Zero,”** set to drop on **November 15, 2024**. With the recent announcement of **Emily Armstrong** as the new vocalist, succeeding **Chester Bennington** who tragically passed in 2017, anticipation is high.
The song’s description on YouTube serves as a rallying cry: “This is a call to greatness to all aspiring rulers ready to claim the crown for themselves.” Written by **Linkin Park**, produced by **Mike Shinoda**, and mixed by **Rich Costey**, this collaboration reflects their signature style.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the **World Cup 2024** continues to unfold!
