Overview

• Germany is placed in Group A in Zurich with Finland, USA, Switzerland, Latvia, Austria, Hungary and Great Britain.
• The event opens on 15 May at 16:20 with Germany facing Finland and a concurrent Canada–Sweden game.
• The evening slot features USA versus host Switzerland as a rematch of the 2025 final at 20:20.
• The tournament uses two eight-team groups, with quarterfinals on 28 May, semifinals on 30 May and the final on 31 May.
• Germany failed to advance at this year’s World Championship for the first time since 2018 and will host the 2027 event in Düsseldorf and Mannheim.