After three initial defeats, Switzerland’s U20 national ice hockey team achieved its first victory at the World Championship in Ottawa by defeating Kazakhstan 3-1. This win secured a fourth-place finish in Group B, allowing the team to qualify for the quarterfinals. Key performances included early goals from Simon Meier and Robin Antenen, and a strong finish from Ludvig Johnson. In the quarterfinals, Switzerland will face either Canada or the United States, depending on the outcome of their upcoming match.