Canada Reclaims Curling Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – Canada’s men’s curling team, led by skip Brad Jacobs, has won the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, defeating Great Britain 9-6 in a thrilling final on Saturday, February 21st. This victory marks Canada’s first Olympic gold in men’s curling since 2014, when Jacobs also led the team to victory.

A Tense Final Match

The match was a back-and-forth battle, remaining tightly contested throughout. Great Britain, skipped by Bruce Mouat, held a 5-4 lead after six ends, thanks to a remarkable double takeout by Mouat according to reports. Though, Canada responded with resilience, trading single-point ends with Great Britain over the next two frames.

Canada’s Decisive Play

Entering the penultimate end down by one point but with the last-stone advantage, Canada executed a masterful play. They positioned three stones strategically within the house, creating a challenging situation for Great Britain. After a timeout to discuss strategy, Great Britain was unable to overcome Canada’s positioning. Canada then scored three points, extending their lead and putting immense pressure on Great Britain in the final end.

Final End and Victory

In the 10th end, Canada played a near-perfect end, preventing Great Britain from scoring the necessary points to force an extra end and adding a point to their total. The final score was 9-6 in favor of Canada as reported by Sporting News. The Canadian team began celebrating before Mouat’s final stone even reached its target, anticipating the victory.

Fifth Gold for Canada

This gold medal represents Canada’s fifth Olympic title in men’s curling and their seventh overall medal in the sport. For Brad Jacobs, it’s his second Olympic gold medal as noted by CBC.

Heartbreak for Great Britain

Great Britain settled for silver, their third silver medal in men’s curling, having previously finished second in 2014 and 2022. Despite a strong performance throughout the tournament and being considered by some, including the Canadians, as “the best team in the world,” they were unable to secure the gold according to The Guardian. Several British players were visibly emotional after the loss, reflecting the disappointment of coming so close to the top spot.