Switzerland to Face Canada in World Women’s Curling Championship Final

The Swiss women’s curling team has advanced to the gold medal final of the BKT World Women’s Curling Championship 2026, defeating Sweden 8-5 in the semi-final on Saturday. They will face Canada, who dominated Japan 11-3 in their semi-final match, on Sunday evening in Calgary.

Swiss Team Overcomes Sweden

Led by skip Xenia Schwaller, with Selina Rychiger, Fabienne Rieder and Selina Gafner, the Swiss team secured their place in the final. They initially led Sweden 7-3 in the preliminary round, and continued their success with an 8-5 victory in the semi-final. A key moment in the match came in the 6th end, where Schwaller executed a perfect triple takeout, extending Switzerland’s lead to 6-3. Another strong showing in the 8th end, with a two-point house, solidified their win at 8-4.

Canada Dominates Japan

Canada showcased a dominant performance against Japan, winning 11-3 after a rapid start, leading 7-1 after just four ends. Skip Kerri Einarson led the Canadian team to victory.

Switzerland and Canada Clash for Gold

Switzerland defeated Canada 6-5 during the preliminary round, setting the stage for a highly anticipated final. The gold medal game is scheduled for Sunday, with coverage beginning at 10:00 p.m. Swiss time. This will be the first world final for Einarson’s team.

A Surprise Run for Switzerland

This appearance in the final is particularly noteworthy as both Swiss Olympic curling teams failed to qualify for the World Championships at the Swiss Championships earlier this year. The success of Schwaller’s team demonstrates the depth of curling talent within Switzerland. With 11 wins in 12 games, the Swiss team is guaranteed a medal, marking the 20th in the history of Swiss curling.