At the Olympic Winter Games, Canada, Switzerland, and Italy are leading the men’s curling standings. This development follows exciting matches that showcased impressive strategies and skills from teams vying for the top spots.
Canada’s Strong Performance
In a gripping match on February 13, 2026, Canada triumphed over the United States with a score of 6-3. The game marked Canada’s second win, placing them at the top alongside Switzerland and Italy.
The match began with both teams scoring singles, resulting in a 1-1 tie by the second end. Canada quickly took control, blanking the third end before Bradd Jacobs executed a successful tap-back in the fourth, securing two points. The Americans managed only a single point in the fifth end.
- Score at halftime: Canada 4, USA 2.
- Team Canada sealed the victory with a two-point steal in the eighth end.
- Final score: Canada 6, USA 3.
Brad Jacobs, the Canadian skip, reflected on the importance of these two wins, highlighting the need for execution and precision as they aim for gold.
Italy’s Thrilling Match Against Great Britain
Italy also displayed remarkable skill, defeating Great Britain 9-7 in a high-stakes encounter. The match featured an early steal of four points by Italy, which set a challenging tone for Great Britain.
Despite this setback, British skip Bruce Mouat rallied his team, scoring strategically to recover. However, Italy’s Joel Retornaz capped the match with a decisive raise take-out, sealing the victory.
- Score at key intervals:
- End 4: Italy 5, Great Britain 3.
- End 8: Italy 7, Great Britain 6.
- Final score: Italy 9, Great Britain 7.
Retornaz acknowledged the pressure of maintaining focus after an early lead, emphasizing the importance of resilience in high-level play.
Switzerland Stays Competitive
Switzerland solidified its position at the top with a commanding 7-3 victory over Czechia. The Swiss opened with a solid start, scoring two points in the first end and extending their lead in the fourth.
- Score after five ends: Switzerland 5, Czechia 1.
- Czechia conceded after eight ends, unable to close the gap.
This result further demonstrates Switzerland’s strength in the ongoing competition.
Looking Ahead
The standings now show a three-way tie at the top, with Canada, Italy, and Switzerland each seeking to maintain their edge. Meanwhile, teams like Czechia and the People’s Republic of China are still searching for their first victories in the tournament.
As the competition unfolds in Milano Cortina 2026, fans can anticipate more thrilling matches that could reshape the standings in the men’s curling event.
