Jacobs and Mouat Set for Curling Gold Medal Clash at Milano Cortina 2026
The stage is set for a thrilling gold medal showdown in men’s curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as Brad Jacobs of Canada and Bruce Mouat of Great Britain will battle for the championship on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. ET.1 Both teams secured their spots in the final with impressive semifinal victories on Thursday.
Semifinal Results
Jacobs and his Canadian team defeated Magnus Ramsfjell of Norway 9-5, even as Mouat’s Great Britain rink overcame Yannick Schwaller of Switzerland 8-5.1 Mouat’s team, currently ranked No. 1 in the world, had a more circuitous route to the final, qualifying for the playoffs only after Italy lost to Switzerland.1
Canada’s Path to the Final
Canada finished the 10-team round robin in second place with a 7-2 record.1 Their semifinal victory over Norway propelled them into the gold medal game.
Great Britain’s Journey
Great Britain concluded the round robin with a 5-4 record.1 They advanced to the playoffs due to a late-stage loss by Italy, and then defeated the previously undefeated Swiss team in the semifinals.3
Women’s Curling: Homan to Compete for Bronze
On the women’s side, Rachel Homan and Team Canada will compete for the bronze medal against Tabitha Peterson of the United States on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. ET.1 Homan, along with Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew, and Sarah Wilkes, are all seeking their first Olympic medal.
Looking Ahead
The men’s gold medal game promises to be a captivating contest between two of the world’s top curling teams. Jacobs will be seeking his second Olympic gold medal, while Mouat aims for his first.1