IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship — All-Time Champions

The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship has been contested since 1920 under the governance of International Ice Hockey Federation. Across 11+ recorded editions through 1920-2025, Canada stands as the most successful nation with 27 titles, followed by Russia/Soviet Union and Sweden. The list below documents every champion, runner-up, and host venue we can verify, providing a complete reference for the ice hockey world championship's history.