In a thrilling match on February 13, 2026, the United States women’s curling team achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever Olympic victory over Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. The American team triumphed with a closely contested score of 9-8 during the third round-robin session.
The match began with a blank end before Canada’s skip, Rachel Homan, opened the scoring with a draw for two points in the second end. In response, the United States’ Tabitha Peterson scored a point in the third end with a precise draw and, shortly after, the Americans leveled the game at 2-2 with a steal in the fourth after Homan missed a double take-out.
After falling behind 3-2 in the fifth end, the Americans showcased their strategy and skill in the sixth end when Peterson executed a remarkable draw for four points, bringing the score to 6-3 in favor of the United States. Canada managed to narrow the gap to 6-5 with a two-point response in the seventh end, where Homan’s strategic take-out proved effective.
As the match progressed, Peterson continued to display her prowess by increasing the American lead to 7-5 heading into the ninth end. There, Homan rallied for Canada, drawing for three points to take an 8-7 lead. However, in a dramatic finish, Peterson sealed the historic win with a draw that scored two points, ending the match 9-8.
Post-game, Peterson expressed her joy at this milestone victory, stating, “We’re quite thrilled! It was a good game; it was a good battle. I know we’ve come close in the past, but it’s a great time to beat the number one team.” She emphasized the importance of capitalizing on the Canadian misses throughout the match.
This victory places the United States in a tie for third place with Korea, boasting two wins against one loss. Meanwhile, Switzerland and Sweden have been making waves, both showcasing strong performances in their respective matches. Switzerland, led by skip Silvana Tirinzoni, maintained their unbeaten record after defeating the People’s Republic of China, while Sweden’s win against Denmark further solidified their position at the top of the leaderboard.
As the competition progresses, curling enthusiasts are eagerly watching as teams strive for Olympic glory, highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship and the relentless pursuit of excellence seen throughout these Games.