The 2026 World Junior Championships are still going strong. With games already taking place on Dec. 29, one of the highlights will feature Team USA taking on Slovakia with a 5:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM ET puck drop. 

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These two teams have had great starts so far in this 2026 WJC, as the US is currently 2-0-0-0 in play up to the matchup on Dec. 29. 

Slovakia is currently 1-0-0-1 in the WJC action thus far. A win for either team will set them up for some interesting matchups on Jan. 1 and moving forward in the rest of the tournament. 

As Team USA will look to keep its hot streak rolling against Slovakia, here is a look at the official lineup for the match. All action can be streamed live on TSN for viewers in Canada or on FuboTV and the NHL Network for US viewers. 

Fans can also follow along for live updates in this FloHockey article! 

Team USA Lineup Vs. Slovakia

Forwards: 

• Teddy Stiga (NSH) - James Hagens (BOS) - Brodie Ziemer (BUF)
• Cole Eiserman (NYI) - Max Plante (DET) - LJ Mooney (MTL)
• Will Horcoff (PIT) - Cole McKinney (SJS) - Ryker Lee (NSH)
• Will Zellers (BOS) - AJ Spellacy (CHI) - Brendan McMorrow (LAK)
• Kamil Bednarik (NYI)

Defensemen:

• Adam Kleber (BUF) - Logan Hensler (OTT)
• Luke Osburn (BUF) - Chase Reid (2026)
• Asher Barnett (EDM) - EJ Emery (NYR)
• Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen

Goalkeepers:

• Caleb Heil (TBL)
• Nick Kempf (WSH)

When is USA vs Slovakia World Juniors on Monday, Dec. 29?

Puck drop is at 6:00 p.m. ET for USA vs Slovakia in the 2026 World Juniors.

World Juniors 2026 Standings

Here are the current standings after the games on Sunday, Dec. 28.

(Points) W-OTW-OTL-L

Group A

1. Sweden (9) 3-0-0-0
2. USA (6) 2-0-0-0
3. Slovakia (3) 1-0-0-1
4. Switzerland (0) 0-0-0-2
5. Germany (0) 0-0-0-3

Group B

1. Finland (6) 2-0-0-0
2. Canada (5) 1-1-0-0
3. Czechia (3) 1-0-0-1
4. Latvia (1) 0-0-1-1
5. Denmark (0) 0-0-0-2

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
• 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

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