Nordic nations refuse to face Russia in ice hockey World Championship
Denmark, Norway and Sweden join Finland in refusing to face Russia in 2027 World Championships in Germany next May.
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Denmark, Norway and Sweden join Finland in refusing to face Russia in 2027 World Championships in Germany next May.
![Finland players celebrate with the trophy after winning gold in 2026 [Denis Balibouse/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/2026-05-31T213545Z_1717472408_UP1EM5V1NZJKL_RTRMADP_3_ICEHOCKEY-WORLD-SWI-FIN-1793717017.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)








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