After running roughshod over host Denmark in the quarter-finals, the defending champion U.S. remains atop the Power Rankings at the 2026 Women's Worlds.
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Can anyone dethrone these dynamic Americans? That’s what everyone is wondering after the quarter-finals of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship. In our third Power Rankings, the defending champion U.S. stays in first place after eliminating host Denmark with a 14-0 shellacking. Canada, which earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over the Czechs, holds on to second place. And Sweden’s 1-0 victory over Switzerland keeps it in third place. Could we possibly witness an upset in the semi-finals? Or are we destined for a traditional gold-medal showdown between the North American superpowers? Stay tuned.
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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.
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.