2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| Cities | Minneapolis Saint Paul |
| Venue(s) | Grand Casino Arena 3M Arena at Mariucci |
| Dates | December 26, 2025 – January 5, 2026 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Sweden (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Czechia |
| Third place | Canada |
| Fourth place | Finland |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 29 |
| Goals scored | 221 (7.62 per game) |
| Attendance | 184,708 (6,369 per game) |
| Scoring leader | Michael Hage (15 points) |
| Awards | |
| MVP | Vojtěch Čihař |
| Official website | |
| www.iihf.com | |
The 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (2026 WJC) was the 50th Ice Hockey World Junior Championships, held from December 26, 2025 to January 5, 2026. Sweden won their third championship (first since 2012), defeating Czechia 4–2 in the gold medal game.