Legacy and M80 withdraw from XSE Pro League due to passport issues

The $1 million LAN event in China loses two international squads, with TYLOO and Lynn Vision stepping in as replacements.

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Add us on Google by Editorial Team Jun. 9, 2026

Two teams just lost their shot at a million-dollar prize pool, and the reasons are almost comically mundane. Legacy and M80 have officially withdrawn from the XSE Pro League 2026, a premier LAN championship scheduled for early July in Guangzhou, China, after running into the kind of bureaucratic roadblocks that no amount of skill can overcome.

Legacy, the Brazilian squad, couldn’t sort out passport and visa processing in time. M80, the North American roster, has players with jury duty obligations.

What happened and who’s stepping in

The withdrawals were confirmed on June 9, with XSE organizers moving quickly to fill the gaps. TYLOO and Lynn Vision, both prominent Asian rosters, have been tapped as replacements. The tournament bracket has been reseeded to accommodate the changes.

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TYLOO in particular is currently active in the IEM Cologne Major 2026, meaning they’re in competitive form heading into the tournament window.

For Legacy, the withdrawal is especially painful. Brazilian teams have historically faced steep visa challenges when competing at international events, particularly those held in Asia.

M80’s situation is different but no less frustrating. Jury duty is a legal obligation in the US, and while deferrals are sometimes possible, they’re not guaranteed. When multiple players on a roster face overlapping civic duties, the math simply stops working for a team trying to fly halfway around the world.

A recurring problem in international esports

China adds an extra layer of complexity. Visa applications for the country can require invitation letters from event organizers, proof of itinerary, and processing times that don’t always align with the compressed schedules of esports circuits.

The XSE Pro League’s $1 million prize pool makes these withdrawals sting even more. That’s serious money in the competitive Counter-Strike ecosystem, and Legacy and M80 are leaving it on the table through no competitive fault of their own.

What this means for the tournament and the teams involved

For TYLOO and Lynn Vision, this is a gift-wrapped opportunity. Both teams get to compete for a share of a $1 million pool that they weren’t originally slated for. TYLOO, with its deep roots in the Chinese Counter-Strike scene and current competitive activity at the IEM Cologne Major, enters as a credible contender rather than a token replacement.

There have been no reports of broader roster changes or financial penalties associated with these withdrawals.

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