Follow along for live updates, scores, and highlights as Finland and Sweden clash in the 2026 World Junior Championship semifinals at Grand Casino Arena.

Unbeaten Sweden (5-0-0) continues its quest for its first IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal since 2012 when it takes on Finland (3-1-1), which took down two-time defending gold medalists and tournament host United States in Friday’s quarterfinal round.

The World Juniors have officially been around since the 1970s, giving hockey fans the chance to see the next wave of talent perform on the big stage. From stars of yesteryear like Wayne Gretzky and Peter Forsberg, to the likes of Sidney Crosby, Connor Bedard and Connor McDavid, NHL greats - past and present - have competed in the tournament.