Several Nordic countries refuse to face Russia at the 2027 ice hockey World Championships in Germany, according to multiple reports. Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are named as declining to play the Russian team after it is reinstated.
The outlets frame the decision as a coordinated boycott by the participating Nordic nations. Al Jazeera and Channel NewsAsia describe Denmark joining Finland, Norway, and Sweden in the refusal. The Financial Times adds additional context, saying a court ruling requires Russia to be allowed to compete in men’s and women’s championships next year.
Other coverage focuses on the collective nature of the refusal. The Winnipeg Free Press and Yahoo Sports repeat that the named Nordic countries do not plan to play Russia, with limited added detail beyond identifying which countries are involved.
