Team GB Curling's Tense Medal Quest at Winter Olympics 2026
Team GB Curling's Tense Medal Quest at Winter Olympics

Team GB Curling's Tense Medal Quest at Winter Olympics 2026

Team GB's curling squads are locked in a fierce battle to progress from the round robin stage at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Both the men's and women's teams require positive results in their final matches to secure a spot in the play-offs and keep their medal hopes alive.

Controversy on the Ice: Canada-Sweden Cheating Row

The competition has been overshadowed by a viral cheating controversy between Canada and Sweden. Sweden accused Canada's men's team of repeatedly double-touching the curling stone after release, a rule violation that sparked heated exchanges on the ice. Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson reportedly told his Canadian opponents he would "show the video after," adding to the mystery and tension.

Men's Team: High-Stakes Clash with Canada

Bruce Mouat's Team GB men face an animated Canadian side on Tuesday evening, following this weekend's scandal. The outcome is likely to determine whether Great Britain advances to the play-offs. The team, led by skip Bruce Mouat with Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, Hammy McMillan Jr., and alternate Kyle Waddell, has shown mixed results in the round robin.

Men's Round Robin Results:

  • 11 February: China 4-9 Great Britain
  • 12 February: Great Britain 6-3 Sweden
  • 13 February: Great Britain 7-9 Italy
  • 14 February: Czech Republic 4-7 Great Britain
  • 15 February: Germany 4-9 Great Britain
  • 15 February: Great Britain 5-6 Switzerland
  • 16 February: Great Britain 6-7 Norway

Current Standings (Top 4 Advance):

  1. Switzerland: 6 wins, 0 losses
  2. Canada: 6 wins, 1 loss
  3. Norway: 6 wins, 2 losses
  4. Great Britain: 7 wins, 4 losses (tied with USA)
  5. Italy: 6 wins, 3 losses
  6. Germany: 7 wins, 3 losses
  7. China: 7 wins, 2 losses
  8. Sweden: 7 wins, 1 loss
  9. Czech Republic: 7 wins, 1 loss

Men's Play-Off Schedule:

  • February 19 - Semi-finals
  • February 20 - Bronze medal match
  • February 21 - Gold medal game

Women's Team: Uphill Battle for Play-Offs

Sophie Jackson's women's team also faces a challenging path, needing strong performances in their remaining matches to climb into the top four. The squad includes Jennifer Dodds, Sophie Sinclair, Rebecca Morrison, and alternate Fay Henderson.

Women's Round Robin Results:

  • 12 February: China 7-4 Great Britain
  • 13 February: Great Britain 3-9 Republic of Korea
  • 14 February: Great Britain 7-6 Canada
  • 15 February: Great Britain 7-10 Sweden
  • 16 February: Denmark 2-7 Great Britain
  • 16 February: Switzerland 10-6 Great Britain
  • 17 February: Switzerland 10-6 Great Britain

Current Standings (Top 4 Advance):

  1. Sweden: 6 wins, 6 losses
  2. USA: 7 wins, 5 losses
  3. South Korea: 6 wins, 4 losses
  4. Switzerland: 6 wins, 4 losses
  5. Canada: 6 wins, 3 losses
  6. Denmark: 7 wins, 3 losses
  7. China: 6 wins, 2 losses
  8. Great Britain: 6 wins, 2 losses (tied with Japan and Italy)
  9. Japan: 6 wins, 1 loss
  10. Italy: 6 wins, 1 loss

Women's Play-Off Schedule:

  • February 20 - Semi-finals
  • February 21 - Bronze medal match
  • February 22 - Gold medal game

As the round robin stage concludes, Team GB's curling teams are under immense pressure to deliver in their final matches. The cheating scandal has added an extra layer of drama, making every stone thrown crucial for their Olympic dreams.