Czechia vs Canada Preview & Prediction | 2026 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Group Stage

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Czechia face Canada with top spot already secured in Group B for the latter.

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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

Czechia vs Canada prediction

Whilst Canada may already be guaranteed to progress to the knockout stage as Group B winners, momentum is a big thing in this tournament and they will not want to go into the last eight on the back of a first defeat of the group stage. Therefore, expect them to be fired up against Czechia, who despite losing to Norway last time out are still confirmed to finish inside the top four.

Expect an improved showing from Czechia this time around, although that might be enough to get the better of a Canada team who remain among the big favourites to come away with the gold medal come the end of the knockout rounds. Expect them to enter the quarter-finals with momentum after securing an unbeaten group stage here.

Czechia vs Canada tip: Canada to win