The Team GB men's curling team has secured a place in the final of the Winter Olympics 2026, overcoming Switzerland in a tense semi-final match. This advancement guarantees at least a silver medal for the team, with the potential for gold still within reach. The journey to this point involved a series of crucial victories, including a dramatic win against the United States that kept their playoff hopes alive after a challenging round-robin stage.
Path to the Final
Team GB's men's curling team faced a challenging path to the semi-finals, requiring a series of "must-win" matches to revive their medal hopes. After a mid-round-robin slump, the team secured three consecutive victories.
Crucial Wins:
A significant win against the United States, where they "stole" four points, kept their semi-final aspirations alive.
Another critical victory came against Japan, described as a "composed dismantling."
These wins, coupled with other results, allowed them to progress.
Semi-Final Showdown Against Switzerland
The semi-final match against Switzerland was a closely contested affair, with Team GB ultimately prevailing by a score of 8-5.
Match Progression:
The score was tied at 4-4 after the sixth end, with Great Britain securing a vital "steal" to level the game.
Great Britain took the lead for the first time in the match during the eighth end, making the score 6-5.
They maintained this advantage, leading 6-5 with two ends remaining.
The final score of 8-5 secured their place in the gold medal match.
Olympic Performance and Context
Team GB's success in the men's curling event adds to their medal tally at the Winter Olympics. The team's performance highlights their resilience, particularly after navigating a difficult round-robin phase.
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Round-Robin Struggles: The team reportedly "struggled in the round robin" and only advanced to the medal matches after Italy lost a crucial game.
Previous Encounters: This victory over Switzerland mirrors their success at the World Championships the previous year, where they also defeated the Swiss team in the final.
Guaranteed Medal: With this semi-final win, Bruce Mouat's team has guaranteed Team GB at least a silver medal. This matches their performance from the previous Winter Olympics, where they secured a silver medal.
Women's Curling Team Outcome
While the men's team achieved a significant milestone, the women's curling team, led by Rebecca Morrison, was "squeezed out" of the semi-finals. Despite winning their final round-robin match against Italy, other results did not fall in their favor, preventing them from advancing.
Looking Ahead
The men's team will now compete for the gold medal against an as-yet-undetermined opponent on Saturday. Their journey to this point underscores a remarkable comeback and a strong performance in the knockout stages of the competition.
Sources Used
The Telegraph: Provides a detailed, end-by-end account of the semi-final match, including key score changes and tactical observations.
Link: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/winter-olympics/2026/02/19/winter-olympics-live-mens-curling-semi-final-score/?msockid=174a1b80c3446d270e100c85c25b6c60
BBC Sport (Article 2): Reports on the men's advancement to the final and contrasts it with the women's team's elimination, offering context on the team's path through the round-robin.
BBC Sport (Article 4): Details the dramatic "must-win" games that revived the team's medal hopes, specifically mentioning the victory over the USA.
Olympics.com (Article 6): Confirms the men's team's victory over the United States, which was crucial for their playoff chances, and notes their final round-robin record.
Link: https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/winter-olympics-2026-men-team-curling-great-britain-united-states-playoffs-results
The Guardian: Provides live updates and confirms the men's curling team's semi-final victory and their guaranteed medal.
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/feb/19/winter-olympics-2026-winter-olympics-2026-day-13-live-updates-slalom-slopestyle-curling-biathlon?filterKeyEvents=false
BBC Sport (Article 8): Mentions the earlier loss to Switzerland in the round-robin stage, indicating that this semi-final win was a reversal of that result.
