The 2016 League of Legends World Championship presents a strong opportunity for North American teams to make their mark on the international stage. Here's a detailed analysis of NA's prospects:

Team SoloMid (First Seed)

• Strong matchups across lanes, particularly with Bjergsen in mid
• Expected to take second place in their group behind Samsung
• Key advantage: Superior team coordination and strong individual lanes
• Prediction: Quarterfinals

Counter Logic Gaming (Second Seed)

• Faces challenges with the shift away from lane swap meta
• 45% chance to secure second seed in group with ROX Tigers, G2, and Albus NoX Luna
• Strength lies in team coordination rather than individual mechanics
• Prediction: Quarterfinals/Third seed

Cloud9 (Third Seed)

• Demonstrated similar skill level to TSM in scrims
• Favorable group draw against IMay, Flash Wolves, and SKT
• Ranked second in every position within their group
• Prediction: Quarterfinals

Overall Assessment: This represents North America's strongest showing yet at Worlds, with all three teams capable of advancing past groups. Both TSM and C9 have realistic chances of reaching semifinals, marking a potential breakthrough year for the region.

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