# Despite Russia impasse, Germany still hoping to host Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/despite-russia-impasse-germany-still-hoping-to-host-mens-ice-hockey-world-championship/
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:28:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T18:11:46+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/despite-russia-impasse-germany-still-hoping-to-host-men-s-ice-hockey-world-championship/a-79879536?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Germany hopes to host the May championship despite the Russia dispute.
- Several countries threaten boycotts if Russia is allowed to play.
- The World Juniors begin in Canada on 26 December.

## Summary

Germany still hopes to host the men’s Ice Hockey World Championship in May, despite an impasse over Russia’s possible return to international competition. The government says Russia’s participation could make the tournament practically impossible because other teams may boycott and sponsors may withdraw, threatening both its sporting and financial viability.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on 30 October that the International Ice Hockey Federation must allow Russia back into international play. Finland, Sweden and Czechia have said they would not play against Russia, while Canada’s prime minister ruled out Russian players at the World Juniors, which starts in Alberta on 26 December. Germany is continuing talks about a diplomatic solution to hold its championship as planned in Gelsenkirchen, Mannheim and Düsseldorf, though current restrictions could make issuing visas to a Russian team difficult.

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