Canada reaches gold medal game vs. Britain in Olympic men's curling - ESPN
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February 20, 2026
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Canada's men's curling team secured a thrilling victory over Norway in the semifinals, edging out their opponents 5-4 in an intense match that went into an extra end. This win propels Canada to face Britain in the gold medal game, following Britain's stunning 8-5 upset of Switzerland. The semifinal was marked by high drama, including accusations of double-touching by Norway, which caused controversy but didn't sway Canada's determination.
In a nail-biting semifinal, Norway held the hammer in the tenth end and pushed for an extra end after tying the match at 4-4. However, their final attempt fell short, sending Canada to victory and the gold medal game. The Canadians had previously faced criticism for alleged rule violations, leading to a loss against Switzerland but showing resilience by bouncing back into the semifinals.
The gold medal clash against Britain promises to be a historic match, as both teams aim for glory. For Canada, it's an opportunity to win their first men's curling gold since 2014, while Britain seeks to build on
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Originally published on ESPN on 2/20/2026