Switzerland defeated Norway 6-0 in the world championship semifinal in Zürich on Friday, advancing to its third straight final.
The host nation took control after an early goal by Christoph Bertschy in the first period. Switzerland added three more in the second period from Denis Malgin, Ken Jäger and Damian Riat to lead 4-0 at the break.
Initial reactions on X focus on Switzerland's dominant 6-0 semifinal win over Norway at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, noting their third straight final appearance and matchup against Finland.
Switzerland through to world championship final after 6-0 win over Norway https://t.co/mUBiDeBJSj https://t.co/mUBiDeBJSj
— Reuters (@Reuters) 30. maj 2026
Schweiz avvisar Norge enkelt. Semifinal i VM.
— Patrik Haarala (@GoWayCamaro) 30. maj 2026
Hosts Switzerland blazed to a 6-0 win over Norway in their semi-final at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship to book their spot in the decider for the third year in a row, where they will meet either Canada or Finland. https://t.co/OJuRHN1TXc https://t.co/OJuRHN1TXc
— Reuters Sports (@ReutersSports) 30. maj 2026
🏒2026 Ice Hockey World Championship in🇨🇭Switzerland: Sooooo… In today's semifinals, 🇨🇭Switzerland defeated 🇳🇴Norway 6 : 0 and will face 🇫🇮Finland (defeated Canada 4 : 2) in tomorrow's final ☺️✌️
— Richard-Dennis3210 (@PvtDennis) 30. maj 2026
Switzerland through to world championship final after 6-0 win over Norway https://t.co/ggyITQPSBW
— ST Sports Desk (@STsportsdesk) 30. maj 2026
Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI
Tre Kronor secured a quarterfinal spot after beating Slovakia. Switzerland became the opponent after defeating Finland.
Norway secured its first IIHF World Championship quarterfinal berth since 2012 with a 4–1 victory over the Czech Republic. Michael Brandsegg-Nygård scored twice in his tournament debut to help the team move into second place in its group.
Rapporteret af AI
Norway secured a historic spot in the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship after defeating Latvia in the quarterfinals. The team, featuring several SHL players, finished second in its group with notable wins over the Czech Republic and Sweden.
Finland claimed its first world championship title since 2022 by defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime during the final. The match remained scoreless through three periods before Buffalo forward Konsta Helenius scored the decisive goal in 3-on-3 play.
Rapporteret af AI
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.
Finland advanced to the world championship semifinal with a 4-1 victory over Czechia in the quarterfinal on May 28. The win marks the team's first semifinal appearance since 2022.
Rapporteret af AI
Germany's national ice hockey team closed its preliminary round at the world championship in Switzerland with a 6:3 win over Great Britain. Quarterfinal entry now depends on a slip-up by Latvia.