Russia – SUA

Undoubtedly, the most intense duel of the day will be held in Cologne, where Russia and the US will meet at 17:15. Although both bands have gotten the qualifying without emotion, rivalry will also say the word this time. In addition, with a win in this game (in regular time), the US can finish first in the group.

Besides, last year they played the small final of the championship. Then Russia beat 7-2, this being one of the most categorical victories in direct matches. Only once did such a performance (2014), after a 6-1. The US also managed to score once in five goals at the 2013 edition (8-3). Certainly today we can expect a new spectacular duel.

Another interesting duel will also take place in group A, but at 21:15, when Germany and Latvia will fight for the last place in the quarterfinals. The two teams met four times in the last five editions of the competition. Every time that happened, none of them managed to go any further. Germany has been forced into three of these games since regular time.