2024 IIHF World Championship
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The 2024 IIHF World Championship was hosted by Czechia from 10 to 26 May 2024.[2] It was held in Prague and Ostrava, and organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
Main article: 2024 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships
Quick Facts Tournament details, Host country ...
Tournament details | |
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Host country | Czechia |
Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
Dates | 10–26 May |
Teams | 16 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Czechia (13th title) |
Runner-up | Switzerland |
Third place | Sweden |
Fourth place | Canada |
Tournament statistics | |
Games played | 64 |
Goals scored | 398 (6.22 per game) |
Attendance | 797,727 (12,464 per game) |
Scoring leader(s) | Matt Boldy (14 points) |
MVP | Kevin Fiala[1] |
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Hosts Czechia won the title for the seventh time, beating Switzerland 2–0 in the final. Czechia ended their 14-year gold drought after winning it for the first time since 2010.[3] Sweden won the bronze medal game, defeating Canada 4–2 in the third place match.[4]