Sixteen national teams are competing in the elite division of the World Championship. The Latvian national team is ranked 10th by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), but in the group stage of the championship, they will aim to prove that the team is capable of reaching the quarterfinals.
During the group stage, games will be held in Zurich and Fribourg, with each city hosting eight teams. Both cities will also host two quarterfinals each, while Zurich will host both sem...