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Team Canada will look to keep its momentum going at the 2026 World Junior Championship when it takes on Latvia on Saturday. On paper, Canada enters as a clear favourite. In reality, this is one matchup that no one around the program is taking lightly. Canadian fans remember this one all too well. Exactly a year ago, Latvia stunned Canada 3-2 in an eight round shootout in front of home fans in Ottawa. It was one of the biggest surprises of the tournament. That result still hangs over this matchup, even with Canada’s overwhelming historical edge. . Start Watching Here Day Pass Only $7.99 . Start Watching Here Tournament Pass Only $14.99 . Canada enters this contest on the back of a wild 7-5 win over Czechia. Tij Iginla scored the go ahead goal in the third period, while Zayne Parekh found the net twice. Michael Hage and Ethan MacKenzie each finished with a goal and two assists, and Porter Martone iced the game with an empty net goal. Gavin McKenna added two assists, and Carter George stopped 28 shots in a nervy but important opening win. Latvia vs Canada: Live Streaming And Game Info Game Time: Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET Venue: 3M Arena at Mariucci TV Broadcast: NHL Network Online Stream: Fubo What We Know So Far About The Latvia vs Canada 2026 World Junior Championship Game Image Credits: X/@HockeyCanada Historically, this matchup has heavily favoured Canada. The Canadians lead the all time series 4-1, with Latvia’s lone win coming in overtime or a shootout. Canada has scored 43 goals across those games, while Latvia has managed just seven. Still, numbers like that did nothing to prevent last year’s upset. Latvia brings back 13 players from the team that shocked Canada in the preliminary round in 2025, and that experience could matter. This is a group that knows how to stay patient, defend hard, and wait for its chances. They have already proven they are comfortable dragging Canada into a tight, uncomfortable game. For Canada, the challenge is about cleaning things up. Giving up five goals in the opener highlighted some defensive issues, and the focus will be on better defense. The post 2026 World Junior Championship: Where To Watch Latvia vs Canada? TV Channel, Live Stream, And More originally published on Total Pro Sports. gfhfgj