German authorities are considering organizing matches between Russia, Latvia, and other countries

According to him, the German government is looking for a solution that would allow the tournament to take place. "Our goal is to hold the tournament as planned. However, given the boycotts that would follow if Russia were allowed to participate, this is practically impossible. Therefore, we want to explore possible options during discussions to ensure the championship is held," said Cornelius. It should be noted that the national teams of Latvia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic have already announced that they will not play against Russia at the 2027 World Cup. What "options for holding the championship" Berlin will come up with is still unclear. The next World Ice Hockey Championship is scheduled for May 2027 in Germany. The head of the German Ice Hockey Federation, Frank Lutz, stated that the organization is considering the possibility of refusing to host the tournament. As reported by **bb.lv**, yesterday the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) responded to the complaints of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) regarding the division of the hockey world in connection with Russia's return.