The weather in Switzerland is heating up  – just like the action on the ice! In our third Power Rankings of the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, the host Swiss hold on to first place with a perfect record after hammering Hungary 9-0. Finland, likewise unblemished after downing Great Britain 4-0, remains in second place. And Canada, which has conceded just one point due to a 6-5 overtime victory over Norway, retains third place. Will there be new plot twists prior to the quarter-finals in Zurich and Fribourg? Keep coming back to find out who’s hot and who’s not!

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The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF Ice Hockey Men's World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Men's World Ranking.