Canada vs USA Preview & Prediction | 2026 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Quarter-Final

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Canada and USA clash once again on the ice in knockout competition with the Canadians desperate for revenge.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not Televised / US – NHL Network

How to watch online: UK – IIHF.TV / US – NHL Network digital platforms

Canada vs USA prediction

Whenever Canada and USA have faced off on the ice in a knockout fixture this year, it has not ended well for the former. Team USA were victorious in both gold medal games at the 2026 Winter Olympics, as both the men and women triumphed in overtime, breaking the hearts of Canada. Now at the IIHF World Championships, this Canadian men’s side have the chance to gain some payback against a vastly-changed USA roster that features only one player from the squad who competed at Milano-Cortina 2026.

However, Canada have once again stacked their squad with superstars, which has paid off so far after a group stage campaign which saw them win seven of seven, one of which came in overtime. Whilst USA won just three games in Group A, sneaking into the last eight in fourth-place, that means little coming into the knockout stage. But this Canadian squad should be fired up, laser focused and motivated to gain revenge. They’ve played better hockey all tournament and are a superior squad with Celebrini, Crosby, Scheifele and Bouchard leading the charge. Therefore, back them to finally get the better of USA in a meaningful tournament match.

Canada vs USA tip: Canada to win