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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.

By Al Jazeera - World News•Nov 3, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC•1 min read

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Primary Wire Report: 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.

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