# Who Will Be The WORST Team of 2026?

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Podcast: [The Vodfathers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vodfathers-7483701)
Published: 2025-12-18T12:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

Get cozy for The Vodfathers’ Christmas special as the crew dive into festive hot takes on the 2025 VCT season, team shuffles, and off-season tournaments. From shifting loyalties from Team Liquid to NRG, MiniBoo vs Boo synergy, and worries about TL’s consistency, to debates over Americas power rankings, 100 Thieves vs FURIA, and whether DRX can still “cook” in the new meta, this episode is packed with sharp analysis and unhinged banter. The crew also pitch wild new tournament formats (quadruple elim, relegation gauntlets, and FA Cup–style open brackets), talk tier‑2 dreams through Premier, and argue about how realistic it is for non‑partnered teams to ever reach Champions under the new system. Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season! Go to https://buyraycon.com/VODFATHERSOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint Mobile! Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/VODFATHERS

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