Where to watch USA vs. Sweden live stream, TV channel, start time for 2026 World Juniors hockey game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The United States has been making significant noise in the sport of hockey, generating considerable excitement for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Sweden handed Team USA its first regulation loss in group play since Dec. 28, 2022. Now, the Americans head into the medal rounds with questions to answer.

Here is the Team Sweden projected roster -- in alphabetical order -- with an asterisk for the players who were named to the preliminary rosters June 16:

Sweden rallied past Switzerland at the World Juniors as draft-eligible Viggo Björck sparked a third-period comeback in a 4–2 win.

If Stenberg is going to be picked at the top of the draft, his play for Sweden at the World Juniors could make the difference.

Sweden could have a well-balanced, skilled hockey team that could upset the Canadian and American teams and finish atop the Olympic podium.

ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, Sweden — Lauren Bellefontaine came off the ice after a game in Sweden’s top women’s hockey league and detailed the toll her body had just taken. “I got a stick to the collarbone tonight and also a hit to the head. Definitely some ...