It’s the moment women’s hockey fans have been waiting for. The 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship is ready to rock in Herning and Esbjerg, Denmark! And as always, the Power Rankings will step up in key situations. Building on the excitement from their dramatic Olympic gold medal victory in Milan, the defending champion Americans debut in first place. Archrival Canada, retooling with a younger roster and different head coach as a new Olympic quadrennial begins, is close behind in second place. And Finland, winner of three of the last five Women’s Worlds bronze medals, starts off in third place. With the return to balanced groups at this year’s tournament, we’re sure to witness some intriguing results. Let’s get going!
 

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