No hosts remain. The semifinalists of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship have been decided

The annual hockey tournament, the World Junior Championship, is currently underway in Canada. On the evening of January 2 and into the early hours of January 3, the quarterfinal matches were played, and the semifinalists were determined.

Details: In the first quarterfinal, Sweden secured a hard-fought victory over Latvia with a score of 3-2. In the second match, the United States faced Switzerland. This game stood out as the only one without any real suspense, with Team USA routing Switzerland 7-2.

The next two matches were far more thrilling and intense. In the third quarterfinal, Finland defeated Slovakia 5-3. The final game saw the Czech Republic take on the tournament hosts, Canada. In a stunning upset, the Czechs eliminated the "Maple Leafs," clinching a 4-3 win.

The semifinal pairings are as follows:

• Sweden vs. Finland
• USA vs. Czech Republic

Reminder: The tournament will run until 5 January, when the new champion will be announced. Our team has prepared the full schedule, results, and standings for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.