As we close in on the 2026 IIHF World Juniors Championship, the ten top nations of junior hockey have pieced together the best rosters they can after months of hard work and, more recently, weeks of camps and cuts.

It all comes down to a maximum of 22 skaters and 3 goalies under-20 to represent each country over the next two weeks as they chase the Gold in Minnesota.

Team USA finalized theirs with a tweet on the morning of Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.

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Say hello to the 2026 #WorldJuniors roster 🇺🇸

Roster details: https://t.co/GZVa6amhMO pic.twitter.com/JKp0ztkTen

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) December 24, 2025

2026 World Juniors: Full Roster List

Canada World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Carter Bear, LW/C, Everett Silvertips (DET)
• Cole Beaudoin, C, Barrie Colts (UTA)
• Braeden Cootes, C/RW, Seattle Thunderbirds (VAN)
• Caleb Desnoyers, C, Moncton Wildcats (UTA)
• Liam Greentree, RW, Windsor Spitfires (LAK)
• Michael Hage, C, Michigan (MTL)
• Tij Iginla, LW, Kelowna Rockets (UTA)
• Jett Luchanko, C, Brantford Bulldogs (PHI)
• Brady Martin, C, Soo Greyhounds (NSH)
• Porter Martone, RW, Michigan State (PHI)
• Gavin McKenna, LW, Penn State (2026)
• Michael Misa, C/LW, San Jose Barracuda (SJS)
• Sam O'Reilly, C/RW, London Knights (TBL)
• Cole Reschny, C/LW, North Dakota (CGY)

Defense

• Kashawn Aitcheson, D, Barrie Colts (NYI)
• Harrison Brunicke, D, Pittsburgh Penguins (PIT)
• Carson Carels, D, Prince George Cougars (2026)
• Ben Danford, D, Brantford Bulldogs (TOR)
• Ethan MacKenzie, D, Edmonton Oil Kings
• Zayne Parekh, D, Calgary Flames (CGY)
• Cameron Reid, D, Kitchener Rangers (NSH)
• Keaton Verhoeff, D, North Dakota (2026)

Goalies

• Carter George, G, Owen Sound Attack (LAK)
• Jack Ivankovic, G, Michigan (NSH)
• Joshua Ravensbergen, G, Prince George Cougars (SJS)

USA World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Kamil Bednarik, C, Boston University (NYI)
• Cole Eiserman, LW, Boston University (NYI)
• James Hagens, C, Boston College (BOS)
• Will Horcoff, LW, Michigan (PIT)
• Ryker Lee, RW, Michigan State (NSH)
• Cole McKinney, C, Michigan (SJS)
• Brendan McMorrow, RW, Denver (LAK)
• LJ Mooney, RW, Minnesota (MTL)
• Max Plante, C/W, Minnesota Duluth (DET)
• AJ Spellacy, C/W, Windsor Spitfires (CHI)
• Teddy Stiga, C/W, Boston College (NSH)
• Shane Vansaghi, LW, Michigan State (PHI)
• Will Zellers, LW, North Dakota (BOS)
• Brodie Ziemer, RW, Minnesota (BUF)

Defense

• Asher Barnett, LHD, Michigan (EDM)
• EJ Emery, RHD, North Dakota (NYR)
• Logan Hensler, RHD, Wisconsin (OTT)
• Cole Hutson, LHD, Boston University (WSH)
• Adam Kleber, RHD, Minnesota Duluth (BUF)
• Luke Osburn, LHD, Wisconsin (BUF)
• Chase Reid, RHD, Soo Greyhounds (2026)
• Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen, LHD, Michigan

Goalies

• Caleb Heil, G, Madison Capitols (TBL)
• Nick Kempf, G, Notre Dame (WSH)
• Brady Knowling, G, U.S. National Under-18 Team (2026)

Finland World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Emil Hemming, RW/LW, Barrie Colts (DAL)
• Atte Joki, C, Lukko Rauma (DAL)
• Onni Kalto, F, Oshawa Generals
• Aatos Koivu, C/RW, TPS Turku (MTL)
• Jasper Kuhta, F, Ottawa 67's
• Julius Miettinen, C/W, Everett Silvertips (SEA)
• Kasper Pikkarainen, RW, TPS Turku (NJD)
• Heikki Ruohonen, C, Harvard (PHI)
• Joona Saarelainen, C/RW, KalPa Kuopio (TBL)
• Oliver Suvanto, C, Tappara Tampere (2026)
• Leo Tuuva, RW, Lukko Rauma
• Matias Vanhanen, F, Everett Silvertips
• Roope Vesterinen, LW/RW, HPK Hämeenlinna
• Max Westergård, LW/RW, Frölunda (PHI)

Defense

• Lasse Boelius, D, Ässät Pori (ANA)
• Mitja Jokinen, D, TPS Turku
• Aron Kiviharju, D, HIFK Helsinki (MIN)
• Daniel Nieminen, D, Pelicans Lahti (NSH)
• Niklas Nykyri, D, HIFK Helsinki
• Juho Piiparinen, D, Tappara Tampere (2026)
• Veeti Väisänen, D, Medicine Hat Tigers (UTA)
• Arttu Välilä, D, Lukko Rauma

Goalies

• Patrik Kerkola, G, KalPa
• Petteri Rimpinen, G, Kiekko-Espoo (LAK)
• Kim Saarinen, G, HPK (SEA)

Sweden World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Jack Berglund, C/W, Färjestad BK (PHI)
• Viggo Björck, C/W, Djurgårdens (2026)
• Wilson Björck, LW, Colorado College (VAN)
• Viktor Eklund, RW, Djurgårdens (NYI)
• Lunus Eriksson, C, Timrå IK (FLA)
• Anton Frondell, C/W, Djurgårdens (CHI)
• Eddie Genborg, RW, Timrå IK (DET)
• Milton Gästrin, C, MoDo Hockey (WSH)
• Casper Juustovaara Karlsson, C/W, Luleå HF
• Loke Krantz, RW, (SEA), Linköping HC U20
• Eric Nilson, C/W, Michigan State (ANA)
• Lucas Pettersson, C/W, Brynäs IF (ANA)
• Ivar Stenberg, LW, Frölunda (2026)

Defense

• Sascha Boumedienne, D, Boston University (WPG)
• Felix Carrell, D, Mälmo Redhawks
• Alfons Freij, D, Timrå IK (WPG)
• Viggo Gustafsson, D, AIK (NSH)
• William Håkansson, D, Luleå HF
• Victor Johansson, D, Leksands IF (TOR)
• Leo Sahlin Wallenius, D, Växjö Lakers HC (SJS)
• Felix Ohrqvist, D, Linköping HC

Goalies

• Måns Goos, G, Färjestad U20 (DAL)
• Love Härenstam, G, Södertälje SK (STL)
• Herman Liv, G, Almtuna IS

Switzerland World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Mike Aeschlimann, LW/RW, SCL Tigers
• Robin Antenen, LW, EV Zug
• Nathan Borradori, F, HC Ambri-Piotta
• Nolan Cattin, RW, EHC Biel-Bienne
• Joel Grossniklaus, C, Malmö Redhawks
• Kevin Haas, RW/LW, HC Thurgau
• Cyrill Henry, C, HC Lugano
• Kimi Körbler, RW, EHC Kloten
• Paul Mottard, C, Ilves
• Jonah Neuenschwander, F, EHC Biel-Bienne (2027)
• Jamiro Reber, C/LW, HV71
• Lars Steiner, RW, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
• Beni Waidacher, C, HC Davos
• Loris Wey, C/RW, EV Zug

Defense

• Niklas Blessing, EHC Biel-Bienne
• Mischa Geisser, EV Zug
• Ludvig Johnson, Fribourg-Gotteron (UTA)
• Nik Lehmann, SCL Tigers
• Gian Meier, Frolunda Goteborg
• Leon Muggli, Hershey Bears (WSH)
• Basile Sansonnens, Lausanne HC (VAN)
• Daniil Ustinkov, ZSC Lions

Goalies

• Christian Kirsch, G, Kitchener Rangers (SJS)
• Phileas Lachat, G, Waterloo Black Hawks
• Elijah Neuenschwander, G, Fribourg-Gotteron (ANA)

Czechia World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Adam Benak, C, Brantford Bulldogs (MIN)
• Vojtech Cihar, LW, Kelowna Rockets (LAK)
• Max Curran, C/LW, Edmonton Oil Kings (COL)
• Samuel Drancak, C, Red Deer Rebels
• Stepan Hoch, LW, HC Motor Ceske Budejovice (UTA)
• Adam Jecho, C/RW, Edmonton Oil Kings (STL)
• Jiri Klima, LW, Shawinigan Cataractes
• Matej Kubiesa, RW, HC Ocelari Trinec
• Vaclav Nestrasil, RW, UMass (CHI)
• Adam Novotny, LW/RW, Peterborough Petes (2026)
• Tomas Poletin, LW, Kelowna Rockets (NYI) 
• Petr Sikora, C, HC Ocelari Trinec (WSH)
• Adam Titlbach, C/LW, Vancouver Giants
• Richard Zemlicka, F, Youngstown Phantoms

Defense

• Vashek Blanar, D, HV71 (BOS)
• Vladimir Dravecky, D, Brantford Bulldogs (2026)
• Jakub Fibigr, D, Brampton Steelheads (SEA)
• Tomas Galvas, D, Bili Tygri Liberec 
• Adam Jiricek, D, Brantford Bulldogs (STL)
• Matyas Man, D, Prince Albert Raiders
• Radim Mrtka, D, Seattle Thunderbirds (BUF)
• Max Psenicka, D, Portland Winterhawks (UTA)
• Jakub Vanacek, D, Tri-City Americans (2026)

Goalies

• Matyas Marik, G, HC Motor Ceske Budejovice
• Michal Orsulak, G, Prince Albert Raiders
• Jakub Milota, G, Blainville-Broisbriand Armada (NSH)

Slovakia World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Jan Chovan, C/RW, Sudbury Wolves (LAK)
• Tomas Chrenko, C, HK Nitra
• Jakub Dubravik, LW/RW, Des Moines Buccaneers
• Alex Gaso, F, Mountfield HK
• Michal Liscinsky, F, HC Kosice
• Alex Misiak, F, Erie Otters
• Samuel Murin, F, Tri-City Storm
• Adam Nemec, F, HK Nitra
• Tobias Pitka, C, Northern Michigan
• Tomas Pobezal, C, Kingston Frontenacs
• Andreas Straka, LW/C, Quebec Remparts
• Michal Svrcek, LW/RW, Vasteras IK (DET)
• Tobias Tomik, C/RW, Vancouver Giants
• Lukas Tomka, F, HK Detva

Defense

• Alam Belusko, LHD, Muskegon Lumberjacks
• Michal Capos, RHD, Wenatchee Wild
• Andrej Fabus, LHD, HC Slovan Bratislava
• Adam Goljer, RHD, HK Dukla Trencin (2026)
• Adam Kalman, LHD, HC Nove Zamsky
• Filip Kovalcik, LHD, Drummondville Voltigeurs (2026)
• Matus Lisy, LHD, Red Deer Rebels
• Luka Radivojevic, RHD, Boston College

Goalies

• Roberto Leonardo Henriquez, G, Green Bay Gamblers
• Alan Lendak, G, Des Moines Buccaneers
• Michal Pradel, G, Tri-City Storm (DET)

Germany World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Lenny Boos, C, Dusseldorf DEG Metro Stars
• Gustavs Griva, RW, Madison Capitols
• Timo Kose, RW, Frankfurt Lowen
• David Lewandowski, LW, Saskatoon Blades (EDM)
• Nick Maul, RW, Rud Bull Akademie U20
• Elias Pul, LW, Saskatoon Blades
• Clemens Sager, LW, Kassel Huskies
• Maxim Schäfer, RW, Chicoutimi Sagueneens (WSH)
• Elias Schneider, C, Shawinigan Cataractes 
• Tim Schütz, LW, Krefelder Pinguine
• Tobias Schwarz, LW, Straubing Tigers
• Simon Seidl, C, Straubing Tigers
• Mateu Späth, C, Salmon Arm Silverbacks
• Dustin Willhöft, RW, Saskatoon Blades

Defense

• Max Bleicher, D, Powell River Kings
• Carlos Händel, D, Halifax Mooseheads (MTL)
• Max Hense, D, Trail Smoke Eaters
• Fabio Kose, D, Frankfurt Lowen
• Moritz Kretzschmar, D, Eisbaren Berlin
• Nick Mähler, D, Adler Manheim
• Matthias Pape, D, Trail Smoke Eaters
• Manuel Schams, D, Kassel Huskies

Goalies

• Lennart Neisse, G, Eisbaren Berlin
• Lukas Stuhrmann, G, RoKi
• Linus Veillard, G, Spokane Chiefs

Denmark World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Andrew Bjergstad, LW, Lone Star Brahmas
• Elias Borup Olsen, W, Vojens
• William Bundgaard, F, HV71 U20
• Lasse Bærentsen, C, Herning Blue Fox
• Oliver Green, F, Malmo Redhawks U20
• Albert Grossmann, F, Vojens
• Lucas Cilan Hjorth Jensen, F, Aalborg Pirates
• Mads Kongsbak Klyvo, LW, Frolunda HC U20 (FLA)
• Oliver Dejbjerg Larsen, F, Rogle BK U20
• Anton Linde, LW/C, Chicoutimi Sagueneens
• Tristan Petersen, F, Penticton Vees
• Martinus Uggerhoj Schioldan, F, HV71 U20
• Sebastian Stromstad, F, Rodovre Mighty Bulls

Defense

• Frederick Amondsen, LHD, Rodovre Mighty Bulls
• Jeppe Bertram, LHD, Esberg II
• Viggo Damgaard, LHD, Herning II
• Markus Jakobsen, RHD, Sioux Falls Stampede
• Jeppe Kramer, RHD, Herlev II
• Jesper Bank Oleson, LHD, Herning II
• Frederick Rundh, LHD, Olofstroms IK
• Emil Saaby Jakobsen, LHD, Karkskrona HK

Goalies

• Anton Emil Wilde Larsen, G, Frederikshavn II
• Tobias Renner Christensen, G, Herning II
• Patrick Tiedjen, G, Rodovre SIK

Latvia World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Kristers Ansons, LW, HK Mogo
• Rudolfs Berzkalns, C, Muskegon Lumberjacks
• Dmitrijs Dilevka, F, Brooks Bandits
• Karlis Flugins, F, KooKoo U20
• Martins Klaucans, LW, Sherbrooke Phoenix
• Antons Macijevskis, F, Watertown Shamrocks
• Olivers Murnieks, C, Saint John Sea Dogs
• Roberts Naudins, F, Shattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep (2027)
• Bruno Osmanis, RW, IF Bjorkloven U20
• Roberts Janis Polis, F, HS Riga 17
• Maksims Pumpins, F, HC Poruba U20
• Daniels Serkins, C/LW, EHC Basel
• Markuss Sieradzkis, F, HC Plzen U20
• Kristians Utnans, F, Kenai River Brown Bears

Defense

• Oskars Briedis, LHD, Lulea HF U20
• Harijs Cjunskis, LHD, Brooks Bandits
• Rolands Naglis, LHD, SC Bern Future U21
• Krists Retanais, LHD, Brooks Bandits
• Krisjanis Sarts, LHD, Blackfalds Bulldogs
• Alberts Smits, LHD, Jukurit U20
• Darels Uljanskis, LHD, Flint Firebirds (ANA)
• Martins Vitols, LHD, Zemgale

Goalies

• Ivans Kufterins, G, Kamloops Blazers
• Nils Roberts Maurins, G, Omaha Lancers
• Mikus Vecvanags, G, Newfoundland Regiment (MTL)

How to Watch the 2026 World Juniors Hockey In Canada, US

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2026 World Junior Championship Schedule

View the full schedule below for the Group Stage and playoff rounds of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota. FloHockey will provide free live updates for each USA and Canada game including analysis, scoring summaries, and highlights.

Friday, December 26

• 1:00 p.m. ET - Sweden vs Slovakia
• 2:30 p.m. ET - Denmark vs Finland
• 6:00 p.m. ET - Germany vs USA *Live Updates*
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Czechia vs Canada *Live Updates*

Saturday, December 27

• 2:00 p.m. ET - Slovakia vs Germany
• 4:30 p.m. ET - Latvia vs Canada *Live Updates*
• 6:00 p.m. ET - USA vs Switzerland *Live Updates*
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Denmark vs Czechia

Sunday, December 28

• 2:00 p.m. ET - Sweden vs Switzerland
• 4:30 p.m. ET - Finland vs Latvia

Monday, December 29

• 1:00 p.m. ET - Germany vs Sweden
• 3:30 p.m. ET - Finland vs Czechia
• 6:00 p.m. ET - Slovakia vs USA *Live Updates*
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Canada vs Denmark *Live Updates*

Tuesday, December 30

• 2:00 p.m. ET - Switzerland vs Germany
• 4:30 p.m. ET - Latvia vs Denmark

Wednesday, December 31

• 1:00 p.m. ET - Switzerland vs Slovakia
• 3:30 p.m. ET - Czechia vs Latvia
• 6:00 p.m. ET - USA vs Sweden *Live Updates*
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Canada vs Finland *Live Updates*

Friday, January 2

• 12:30 p.m. ET - Relegation Game
• 2:00 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals Game 1
• 4:30 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals Game 2
• 6:00 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals Game 3
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals Game 4

Sunday, January 4

• 4:30 p.m. ET - Semifinals Game 1
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Semifinals Game 2

Monday, January 5

• 4:30 p.m. ET - Bronze Medal Game
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Gold Medal Game

IIHF World Juniors Hockey: Past Champions

Here's who won the Gold at the IIHF World Junior Championship since 2000.

• 2025: United States
• 2024: United States
• 2023: Canada
• 2022: Canada
• 2021: United States
• 2020: Canada
• 2019: Finland
• 2018: Canada
• 2017: United States 
• 2016: Finland
• 2015: Canada
• 2014: Finland
• 2013: United States 
• 2012: Sweden
• 2011: Russia
• 2010: United States
• 2009: Canada
• 2008: Canada
• 2007: Canada
• 2006: Canada 
• 2005: Canada
• 2004: United States
• 2003: Russia
• 2002: Russia
• 2001: Czech Republic
• 2000: Czech Republic

2026 World Junior Championship Teams

View the list of teams, by group, for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Group A

• USA
• Germany
• Switzerland
• Sweden
• Slovakia

Group B

• Canada
• Czechia
• Latvia
• Denmark
• Finland

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