The national hockey teams of Sweden, Latvia, Finland, Norway and Denmark have refused to play against the Russian national team in international tournaments, including the World Hockey Championship in Germany in May 2027.
If the refusal is implemented, according to the regulations, if the matches with these teams fall to the Russian team, the team that refused to participate in the match will be considered defeated.
Previously, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the International Hockey Federation to admit Russia to international competitions from the 2026/27 season.