At the Winter Olympics 2026, Sweden proved once again why they remain the benchmark in women’s curling, clinching a dramatic 6–5 victory over Switzerland to capture their fourth Olympic title.
In a tense final at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, the contest swung back and forth before Sweden delivered the decisive point in the 10th end. It was a match built on precision, patience and last-stone composure — qualities that ultimately separated gold from silver.
Leading the charge was skip Anna Hasselborg, who etched her name into Olympic history by becoming only the second woman to win two Olympic gold medals as a skip, adding this triumph to her success from 2018. Her calm final delivery sealed the narrow one-point win and sparked celebrations from a rink that refused to let the opportunity slip.
Sweden’s lineup — featuring Sara McManus, Agnes Knochenhauer and Sofia Scharback — executed their tactical plans with discipline, carefully managing the hammer and forcing Switzerland into difficult angles late in the game. The Swiss side, resilient throughout the tournament, stayed within touching distance and carried the pressure into the final stones, but a single-point margin told the final story.
The victory marks Sweden’s fourth women’s curling Olympic gold, underlining their sustained dominance on the Games stage. Behind them, Switzerland claimed silver after a campaign of remarkable consistency, while Canada secured bronze by defeating the United States in the third-place playoff.
For Sweden, this was more than just another medal — it was a statement of legacy. In a final defined by millimetres and mental strength, they held their nerve when it mattered most, proving once again that when gold is on the line, they rarely let it go.
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