The USA team won the hockey world championship for the first time since 1960.

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the final match of the hockey world championship concluded at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. This time, the USA team managed to defeat Switzerland with a minimal score of 1:0, becoming world champions for the first time in 65 years.

WC-2025 Final: Game Progress

The main time of the game ended without any goals. Only in overtime did the Americans manage to break through the opponents' defense. The winning goal was scored by USA forward Tage Thompson.

In the second period, at the 26th minute, the USA had the opportunity to open the scoring, but the penalty shot taken by Conor Garland was not converted.

Historic Victory for the USA

This gold medal became the third in the history of the USA team, with previous victories dating back to 1933 and 1960, when the World Championship was held under the auspices of the Olympic Games. Thus, the Americans ended a 65-year winless streak on the world stage. Additionally, the USA collection includes nine silver and nine bronze medals.

Path to the Final

During the tournament, the Americans demonstrated confident play. In the quarter-finals, they defeated Finland 5:2, and in the semi-finals, they crushed Sweden 6:2.

Meanwhile, the Swiss team reached the final without conceding any goals in the playoff matches. In the quarter-finals, the team beat Austria 6:0, and in the semi-finals, they defeated Denmark 7:0. The last time the Swiss conceded a goal was during the group stage, in a game against Kazakhstan.