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Olympic hockey bracket, explained: How group play, standings work in 2026 tournament format
Hockey at the 2026 Milan Olympics is underway. Here's how the bracket will work for both men and women.
Get to know how the Olympic tournament is set up ahead of the preliminary round.
If Sweden and Finland aren't at the top of Group B at the conclusion of the preliminary round, then the Olympics will have turned upside down.
The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 begins Wednesday when the 12 nations compete in three groups. Group A consists of Canada, Czechia, France and Switzerland. Finland, Italy, Sweden and Slovakia will play in Group B. Group C features Denmark, Germany, Latvia and the United States.