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Team GB Men’s Curling Reach Final, Set to Face Canada for First Gold Since 1924

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  • Members of the South Korean women's curling team wave to the crowd after a 10-7 loss to Canada to close out their Winter Olympic tournament at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. From left: Seol Ye-eun, Gim Eun-ji, Kim Su-ji and Kim Min-ji. (Yonhap)
    Members of the South Korean women's curling team wave to the crowd after a 10-7 loss to Canada to close out their Winter Olympic tournament at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. From left: Seol Ye-eun, Gim Eun-ji, Kim Su-ji and Kim Min-ji. (Yonhap)
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    Members of the South Korean women's curling team wave to the crowd after a 10-7 loss to Canada to close out their Winter Olympic tournament at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. From left: Seol Ye-eun, Gim Eun-ji, Kim Su-ji and Kim Min-ji. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap)
    Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap)
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    Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Kim Min-ji (L) and Kim Su-ji of South Korea sweep the ice during their team's round-robin match against Canada in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (Yonhap)
    Kim Min-ji (L) and Kim Su-ji of South Korea sweep the ice during their team's round-robin match against Canada in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (Yonhap)
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    Kim Min-ji (L) and Kim Su-ji of South Korea sweep the ice during their team's round-robin match against Canada in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap)
    Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap)
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    Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Members of the South Korean women's curling team celebrate their win over Sweden in a round-robin match in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Gim Eun-ji, Kim Min-ji, Seol Ye-eun and Kim Su-ji. (Yonhap)
    Members of the South Korean women's curling team celebrate their win over Sweden in a round-robin match in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Gim Eun-ji, Kim Min-ji, Seol Ye-eun and Kim Su-ji. (Yonhap)
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    Members of the South Korean women's curling team celebrate their win over Sweden in a round-robin match in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Gim Eun-ji, Kim Min-ji, Seol Ye-eun and Kim Su-ji. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Yu Seung-eun of South Korea competes in the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Yonhap)
    Yu Seung-eun of South Korea competes in the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Yonhap)
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    Yu Seung-eun of South Korea competes in the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Yonhap) Source Full size

GB Men Secure Final Spot After Defeating Switzerland On Feb 19, Team GB’s men’s rink beat Switzerland 8‑5 to clinch a place in the gold‑medal match. The victory guarantees a fourth British curling medal at the 2026 Games. The final against Canada is scheduled for Saturday at 18:05 GMT in Cortina. BBC coverage of the semi attracted a peak audience of 3.4 million viewers. [1][3]

Quartet’s Cohesion Drives Century‑Long Gold Quest Skip Bruce Mouat leads Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie, a unit that has stayed together for nine years. Since their 2022 silver, the quartet captured two World Championships, multiple European titles and a record twelve Grand Slam events, establishing them as the world’s top men’s team. They aim to win Britain’s first men’s curling gold since the inaugural 1924 Games, ending a 102‑year drought. [2]

Cortina Stadium’s History Enhances Saturday Showdown The final will be played at the Cortina Curling Stadium, originally an open‑air venue for the 1956 Olympics. The arena appeared in the 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only and now hosts fans smuggling bagpipes in baby prams. Its historic setting adds a unique atmosphere to the showdown between GB and Canada. [1][2]

Canadian Team Faces Stone‑Tapping Allegations Canada entered the tournament under a cloud of controversy after Sweden accused the Canadians of “double‑tapping” stones. The allegation sparked heated exchanges and claims that the Canadians used illicit filming to gain an advantage. The dispute intensifies the narrative surrounding the upcoming final. [1]

British Women Exit Medal Race Following Swiss Upset The British women’s rink, skipped by Rebecca Morrison, were eliminated after Switzerland lost to the United States in an extra‑end thriller. Earlier, Morrison’s team had secured victories over the United States and Japan, keeping medal hopes alive. Their exit leaves the men as Britain’s sole curling representatives in contention for a medal. [3]

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Timeline

1924 – Britain wins the inaugural Olympic curling gold, creating a 102‑year gap that the 2026 men’s team strives to close [1].

1956 – The Cortina Curling Stadium opens as an open‑air venue for the 1956 Winter Games, later repurposed for the 2026 tournament [1].

1981 – The same Cortina venue appears in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only, adding cinematic lore to the Olympic setting [1].

2002 – Great Britain’s women’s curling team captures Olympic gold, marking the nation’s first modern curling triumph [1].

2014 – Canada defeats Great Britain in the Olympic men’s final at Sochi, the last head‑to‑head of the two rivals before 2026 [1].

2017 – Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie form a quartet and insist on staying together, a decision that later fuels their cohesion and success [2].

Beijing 2022 – The Mouat rink wins silver in men’s curling, setting the benchmark they aim to surpass in 2026 [3].

2022‑2026 – Mouat’s team dominates world curling, adding two World Championships, multiple European titles and a record 12 Grand Slam victories, cementing their status as the sport’s top men’s squad [2].

Feb 4 2026 – In mixed doubles, Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds rally from a 0‑1 deficit and a four‑minute blackout to beat Norway 8‑6, with Dodds calling the win “a good confidence builder” and Mouat likening the darkness to a nightclub atmosphere [5].

Feb 6‑22 2026 – The curling competition runs at the historic Cortina Curling Stadium, drawing a peak BBC audience of 3.4 million and featuring fan antics like bagpipes in baby prams [1].

Feb 18 2026 – South Korea wins its second short‑track relay gold, raising its medal count to seven, while its women’s curling team beats Sweden 8‑3 to stay alive for a semifinal spot [7].

Feb 18 2026 – Both British men’s and women’s teams secure must‑win victories over the United States (men 9‑2, women 8‑7), keeping medal hopes alive; the men’s skip warns, “This is a horrible position to be in, watching other games and hoping results go our way” [4].

Feb 19 2026 – The GB men defeat unbeaten Switzerland 8‑5 in the semi‑final, with Bobby Lammie describing it as “probably the hardest‑fought win we’ve ever had,” and book a Saturday showdown with Canada for gold [3].

Feb 19 2026 – The British women’s rink is eliminated after Switzerland loses to the United States, ending their medal quest despite earlier wins over the USA and Japan [3].

Feb 19 2026 – South Korea’s men fall 10‑7 to Canada, ending their Olympic run and leaving them fifth overall as a Swiss‑U.S. win eliminates any tie‑break hope [6].

Feb 20 2026 – Team GB publicly declares its goal to claim the first men’s curling gold in 102 years, highlighting the quartet’s nine‑year unity and their “more a sweeping game than a throwing one” philosophy [2].

Feb 21 2026 – Team GB faces Canada in the men’s curling final at Cortina, the first Olympic gold opportunity for British men since 1924, with BBC providing live TV, radio and iPlayer coverage [1].

Feb 22 2026 – The Winter Olympics conclude on Sunday, with the final day set to determine remaining medals across all sports, including the last round‑robin curling matches [7].

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