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Switzerland delivered a six‑goal masterclass against Norway, securing a spot in the championship final and leaving the Norwegians to contest third place against Canada or Finland.
Switzerland routed Norway 6‑0 in a commanding semifinal, with goaltender Leonardo Genoni shining and multiple players contributing to the offense, positioning the team for a historic final.
Both nations have opted out of matches against Belarus, citing legal bans and concerns over the sport’s governing body’s recent decision to readmit the Belarusian team.
Canada and Finland will meet in a Saturday semifinal at Zurich's Swiss Life Arena, with a berth in the gold-medal game on the line.
Dominant performances from Canada, Finland, Switzerland, and Norway reshape the semifinal landscape with historic milestones and stellar goaltending.
Ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Ireland and Israel at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, midfielder Jamie McGrath and manager Heimir Hallgrimsson discuss rising tensions, protest actions and the potential for further disruptions.
The quarter-final matchups for the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship have been confirmed, featuring high-profile clashes between Canada and the United States, Finland and Czechia, Switzerland and Sweden, and Norway and Latvia in Swiss venues.
The quarter‑finals of the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship will be played in Zurich and Fribourg, featuring a North American clash, a defensive Finnish‑Czech battle, and a host‑nation showdown.
A new international campaign for Switzerland’s national airline SWISS follows the journey of young athletes at the Ice Hockey World Championship, blending ambition, belonging and cultural heritage, set to Peter Gabriel’s cover of ‘Heroes’.
The upcoming quarterfinals of the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland promise high‑stakes drama, with the United States defending champion facing Canada in a storied rivalry, while other matchups showcase emerging stars and seasoned leaders.
Norwegian forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård scores overtime winners, Justin Faulk captains Team USA, and Lucas Raymond fuels Sweden's push toward the quarterfinals.
The United States defeated Austria 4‑1 at the men’s hockey world championship, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Canada and reviving memories of their recent Olympic gold‑medal victory.
The United States delivered a 4-1 victory against Austria, with Connor Clifton, Ryan Ufko, Paul Cotter and Matthew Tkachuk on the scoresheet. Goalie Devin Cooley made 25 saves, and the win propelled the Americans to a quarterfinal clash with Canada, a rematch of their Olympic final.
Renowned soccer photographer Peter Robinson opens his exhibition 'The Saturday Man: At the Edge of the Game' at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn, showcasing 53 images that span his illustrious career.
Latvia secured third place in Group A with a dominant performance, while the United States, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Norway and Sweden all have crucial matches ahead of Thursday’s knockout round.
Latvia’s 8‑1 victory over Hungary not only clinched a top‑four spot but also reshaped the tournament picture, leaving the United States on the brink of advancement and setting up key matchups between Switzerland and Finland.
Latvia's decisive 8-1 triumph over Hungary, Norway's overtime victory, and the looming showdown between Switzerland and Finland set the stage for Thursday's quarterfinals.
The United States defeated Hungary 7-3, with Matthew Tkachuk leading the offense, while Norway's surprise win over Czechia secures their first quarterfinal berth since 2012.
The United States surged to a 7‑3 win over Hungary in the 2026 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship, with Matthew Tkachuk delivering a standout performance. A decisive clash with Austria looms, while Norway’s surprise upset of Czechia adds intrigue to the tournament’s final stretch.
The United States defeated Hungary 7‑3, with Tkachuk, Faulk and Leonard on the scoresheet, while Norway’s 4‑1 upset over Czechia secures a historic quarterfinal spot.
A 6‑0 defeat to Latvia in Zurich has seen Great Britain drop out of the top division of the Ice Hockey World Championship, while the Latvians keep their quarter‑final hopes alive.
Canada secured a commanding win over Slovakia, extending its unbeaten streak and setting up a pivotal final group‑stage clash with Czechia.
A 6‑0 drubbing by Latvia has plunged Britain into its sixth consecutive defeat at the world championship, casting doubt on its top‑division status.
A 6‑0 loss to Latvia has pushed Britain to the bottom of Group A, leaving them winless and out of contention, while Italy's narrow shootout defeat still offers a slim chance of escape.