Five countries refused to play against Russia in the 2027 World Cup of Hockey Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Latvia objected to holding matches with the Russian national team in the 2027 World Cup. This is what the representatives of the National Hockey Association of five countries said. Thus, the issue of Russia's possible return to the international tournament again became the center of controversy.

Five countries refused to play against Russia in the 2027 World Cup of Hockey Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Latvia objected to holding matches with the Russian national team in the 2027 World Cup. This is what the representatives of the National Hockey Association of five countries said. Thus, the issue of Russia's possible return to the international tournament again became the center of controversy.