Sweden remains at the top of the standings in the LGT World Men’s Curling Championship 2026, boasting an unbeaten record after three days of round-robin play. The Swedish team achieved five consecutive wins, underscoring their strength in the competition.
Day Three Highlights
On Sunday, Sweden clinched a victory against Japan with a score of 7–3. The match saw a pivotal moment in the seventh end. With the score tied at 2–2, Sweden’s skip Niklas Edin executed a nose-hit that resulted in three points, giving his team a 5–2 advantage.
Post-game, Edin commented on the team’s performance, noting, “That was a tricky first half. We didn’t come out as strong as we have in the other games.” However, he praised the team’s ability to improve in the latter part of the match.
Match Against the United States
In the evening session, Sweden faced a formidable opponent in the United States, who had recently beaten Canada decisively in just seven ends, with a score of 9–3. The match with the USA was closely contested, ending the first half with a 3–3 tie.
Edin made a crucial move in the sixth end, scoring one point to give Sweden a 4–3 lead. A single steal in the ninth end sealed the game for Sweden, leading to a final score of 5–3. Edin reflected on the challenge posed by the American team and expressed confidence in his team’s performance, stating, “We’re where we want to be, playing well, having fun.”
Standings after Day Three
- 1. Sweden: 5 wins, 0 losses
- 2. Switzerland: 4 wins, 1 loss (lost to Italy 7–1)
- 3. Italy: 3 wins, 2 losses (helped by a prior win against Germany 7–5)
- 4. Germany: 3 wins, 2 losses (defeated Korea 6–4)
- 5. Scotland: 3 wins, 2 losses (won against Poland 7–2)
- 6. China: 3 wins, 2 losses (victories over Norway and Japan)
During the evening session, Italy took a strong position by defeating Switzerland 7–1. This loss marked Switzerland’s first defeat, even as they continued to hold second place in the overall standings. Meanwhile, Italy had previously secured a win against Germany.
Notable Performances
- Scotland: Skip Ross Whyte led his team to a solid 7–2 victory over Poland, showcasing their momentum.
- China: The team, led by skip Fei Xueqing, achieved victories against both Norway and Japan, demonstrating their competitive skill.
- Korea: Despite restrictions of only three players due to illness, skip Kim Changmin led them to a 7–6 victory over Czechia.
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