2026 IIHF World U18 Championship Division II
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International ice hockey competition
Venues2 (in 2 host cities)
Dates12–18 April 2026 (A)
5–11 April 2026 (B)
5–11 April 2026 (B)
Teams12
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host countries |  Romania Serbia |
| Venues | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | 12–18 April 2026 (A) 5–11 April 2026 (B) |
| Teams | 12 |
The 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship Division II consisted of two international under-18 ice hockey tournaments organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Divisions II A and II B represent the fourth and the fifth tier of the IIHF World U18 Championship.
Participating teams
International ice hockey competition
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Romania |
| City | Târgu Secuiesc |
| Venue | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 12–18 April 2026 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 88 (5.87 per game) |
| Attendance | 5,524 (368 per game) |
| Scoring leader |  Kanata Mori (11 points) |
| Official website | |
| www.iihf.com | |
The Division II Group A tournament was played in Târgu Secuiesc, Romania, from 12 to 18 April 2026.[1][2]
| Team | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Japan | Placed 6th in Division I B last year and were relegated |
 Great Britain | Placed 2nd in Division II A last year |
 China | Placed 3rd in Division II A last year |
 Croatia | Placed 4th in Division II A last year |
| Romania | Placed 5th in Division II A last year |
 Spain | Placed 1st in Division II B last year and were promoted |
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 | +24 | 15 | Promotion to the 2027 Division I B |
| 2 | China |
5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 12 | |
| 3 | Great Britain |
5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 13 | +1 | 6[a] | |
| 4 | Romania (H) |
5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 20 | −9 | 6[a] | |
| 5 | Croatia |
5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 19 | −6 | 6[a] | |
| 6 | Spain |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 24 | −16 | 0 | Relegation to the 2027 Division II B |
Source: IIHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host
Notes:
Match results
All times are local (Eastern European Summer Time; UTC+3).
| 12 April 2026 12:30 | China | 1–3 (2–0, 1–1, 2–1) | Japan | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 323 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 8 min | ||
| 16 | Shots | 39 | ||
| 12 April 2026 16:00 | Spain | 4–7 (0–1, 4–3, 0–3) | Croatia | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 361 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 8 min | ||
| 25 | Shots | 41 | ||
| 12 April 2026 19:30 | Great Britain | 5–4 (3–1, 1–0, 1–3) | Romania | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 550 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 min | Penalties | 8 min | ||
| 45 | Shots | 24 | ||
| 13 April 2026 12:30 | Japan | 7–1 (1–1, 5–0, 1–0) | Croatia | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 152 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 67 | Shots | 17 | ||
| 13 April 2026 16:00 | Great Britain | 0–1 (0–0, 0–0, 0–1) | China | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 239 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 2 min | ||
| 31 | Shots | 34 | ||
| 13 April 2026 19:30 | Romania | 2–1 (0–0, 1–1, 1–0) | Spain | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 550 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 39 | Shots | 38 | ||
| 15 April 2026 12:30 | China | 3–0 (0–0, 2–0, 1–0) | Croatia | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 161 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 min | Penalties | 4 min | ||
| 40 | Shots | 24 | ||
| 15 April 2026 16:00 | Great Britain | 4–1 (2–0, 2–1, 0–0) | Spain | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 171 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 min | Penalties | 12 min | ||
| 36 | Shots | 30 | ||
| 15 April 2026 19:30 | Japan | 8–0 (2–0, 3–0, 3–0) | Romania | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 550 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 61 | Shots | 23 | ||
| 16 April 2026 12:30 | Croatia | 3–2 (2–1, 0–1, 1–0) | Great Britain | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 427 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 min | Penalties | 29 min | ||
| 32 | Shots | 48 | ||
| 16 April 2026 16:00 | Spain | 2–9 (0–3, 1–4, 1–2) | Japan | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 152 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 25 | Shots | 50 | ||
| 16 April 2026 19:30 | Romania | 2–4 (1–0, 1–1, 0–3) | China | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 550 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 28 | Shots | 31 | ||
| 18 April 2026 12:30 | China | 2–0 (0–0, 1–0, 1–0) | Spain | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 238 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 29 | Shots | 25 | ||
| 18 April 2026 16:00 | Japan | 4–3 (1–0, 2–2, 1–1) | Great Britain | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 550 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 min | Penalties | 35 min | ||
| 50 | Shots | 29 | ||
| 18 April 2026 19:30 | Croatia | 2–3 (0–0, 1–1, 1–2) | Romania | Deme Laszlo Arena Attendance: 550 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 25 | Shots | 40 | ||
Source: Match schedule
Division II B
International ice hockey competition
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Serbia |
| City | Belgrade |
| Venue | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 5–11 April 2026 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 104 (6.93 per game) |
| Attendance | 4,191 (279 per game) |
| Scoring leader |  Hector Kapitonov (12 points) |
| Official website | |
| www.iihf.com | |
The Division II Group B tournament was played in Belgrade, Serbia, from 5 to 11 April 2026.[3][4]
Participating teams
| Team | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | Placed 6th in Division II A last year and were relegated |
 Australia | Placed 2nd in Division II B last year |
 Chinese Taipei | Placed 3rd in Division II B last year |
 Belgium | Placed 4th in Division II B last year |
| Serbia | Hosts; placed 5th in Division II B last year |
 Mexico | Placed 1st in Division III A last year and were promoted |
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands |
5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 11 | Promotion to the 2027 Division II A |
| 2 | Mexico |
5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 13 | +3 | 9[a] | |
| 3 | Serbia (H) |
5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 14 | +8 | 9[a] | |
| 4 | Australia |
5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 8 | |
| 5 | Belgium |
5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 23 | −10 | 5 | |
| 6 | Chinese Taipei |
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 19 | −7 | 3 | Relegation to the 2027 Division III A |
Source: IIHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host
Notes:
Match results
All times are local (Central European Summer Time; UTC+2).
| 5 April 2026 12:30 | Chinese Taipei | 5–2 (2–0, 1–1, 2–1) | Netherlands | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 42 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 18 | Shots | 40 | ||
| 5 April 2026 16:00 | Mexico | 3–2 GWS (0–1, 1–0, 1–1) OT: (0–0) SO: (1–0) | Belgium | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 47 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 16 min | ||
| 33 | Shots | 45 | ||
| 5 April 2026 19:30 | Australia | 4–8 (3–1, 1–3, 0–4) | Serbia | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 496 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 23 | Shots | 51 | ||
| 6 April 2026 12:30 | Netherlands | 6–2 (2–1, 1–0, 3–1) | Belgium | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 67 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 48 | Shots | 22 | ||
| 6 April 2026 16:00 | Australia | 5–1 (2–1, 1–0, 2–0) | Chinese Taipei | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 55 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 min | Penalties | 16 min | ||
| 28 | Shots | 39 | ||
| 6 April 2026 19:30 | Serbia | 2–4 (1–1, 1–1, 0–2) | Mexico | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 833 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 48 | Shots | 30 | ||
| 8 April 2026 12:30 | Australia | 3–2 (2–0, 0–0, 1–2) | Mexico | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 67 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 26 | Shots | 38 | ||
| 8 April 2026 16:00 | Chinese Taipei | 4–5 (1–1, 3–1, 0–3) | Belgium | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 64 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 32 | Shots | 44 | ||
| 8 April 2026 19:30 | Netherlands | 4–2 (2–1, 0–0, 2–1) | Serbia | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 736 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 26 | Shots | 40 | ||
| 9 April 2026 12:30 | Belgium | 2–3 GWS (1–1, 1–1, 0–0) OT: (0–0) SO: (0–1) | Australia | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 82 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 23 | Shots | 44 | ||
| 9 April 2026 16:00 | Mexico | 3–4 OT (2–2, 1–1, 0–0) OT: (0–1) | Netherlands | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 105 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 22 | Shots | 35 | ||
| 9 April 2026 19:30 | Serbia | 3–0 (1–0, 1–0, 1–0) | Chinese Taipei | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 634 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 34 | Shots | 22 | ||
| 11 April 2026 12:30 | Chinese Taipei | 2–4 (2–1, 0–2, 0–1) | Mexico | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 63 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 min | Penalties | 27 min | ||
| 24 | Shots | 58 | ||
| 11 April 2026 16:00 | Netherlands | 6–4 (1–1, 3–2, 2–1) | Australia | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 74 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 8 min | ||
| 43 | Shots | 35 | ||
| 11 April 2026 19:30 | Belgium | 2–7 (1–2, 1–2, 0–3) | Serbia | Pionir Ice Hall Attendance: 826 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 24 | Shots | 38 | ||
Source: Match schedule
References
- ↑ 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship Division II A official website, www.iihf.com
- ↑ 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship Division II A statistics, stats.iihf.com
- ↑ 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship Division II B official website, www.iihf.com
- ↑ 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship Division II B statistics, stats.iihf.com
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