The German national ice hockey team is fighting for a place in the quarter-finals at the World Championships. The possible opponent has already been determined.
The DEB selection is in fourth place in their group. The Swiss have won all six games so far and are now considered one of the World Cup favorites. The final preliminary round match against France will be on Thursday (25 May), but first France must be beaten. The team will have to do without striker Manuel Wiederer, who is injured.