Friday, February 20, 2026-Team GB’s men’s curling team delivered one of the standout performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics, thumping the United States Olympic Team 9‑2 in their final round‑robin match to keep semi‑final hopes alive.
The dominant victory — a rare comprehensive win against a strong American side — was a crucial boost at a stage where every point and head‑to‑head result matters for advancement. The win didn’t guarantee progression on its own, but it placed Britain firmly in the mix as medal round tiebreakers came into focus.
Great Britain’s qualification hopes hinged on results elsewhere, with teams like Italy National Curling Team and Norway National Curling Team needing to lose in their concluding matches — and when those results went their way, the British rink clinched a semi‑final berth.
The showdown saw Britain finish the round‑robin with a 5‑4 record, barely scraping through into the top four. The achievement was both a relief and reward after earlier setbacks, including a loss that threatened to derail their campaign entirely.
With the semi‑final now set against one of the tournament’s top teams, Team GB’s men are poised to fight for a coveted Olympic medal. Their route has been far from straightforward, marked by late drama, tight margins, and the need to rely on other results as much as their own performance.
Still, the vital win over the U.S. injected fresh belief into their mission — and with one more victory, Britain could find itself competing for curling gold on one of winter sport’s biggest stages.
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