Latvia surged to an 8‑1 victory over Hungary, clinching third place in Group A in Zurich and cementing their spot in the quarterfinals.
Quarterfinal Landscape
The result reshapes the knockout stage picture, with the United States needing a win over Austria to secure a spot and Germany slipping to fifth place, eliminating their chance to progress.
Switzerland and Finland are set to clash for the group’s top seed, while Norway earned their quarterfinal berth in dramatic overtime against Denmark. In another decisive match, Sweden faced Slovakia in a must‑win situation to keep their tournament hopes alive.
All quarterfinal fixtures are slated for Thursday, promising a busy day of high‑stakes hockey action.