ZURICH, Switzerland – The U.S. Men's National Team lost 4-2 to Latvia in front of 9,184 fans at Swiss Life Arena on May 24, 2026, in their fifth preliminary round game of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship. The Americans outshot Latvia 47-22 but could not overcome a strong Latvian performance.
Haralds Egle scored for Latvia, contributing to the upset. The U.S. team, despite the shot advantage, struggled to convert opportunities. Latvia's disciplined defense and goaltending proved decisive.
The loss drops the U.S. to a 3-2-0 record in the preliminary round, while Latvia improves to 2-3-0. The U.S. will need to regroup for their remaining group stage games to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.
