Team USA Beats Canada in Women's Curling at Olympics

Historic win for American curlers over top-ranked Canadian team

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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In a stunning upset, the U.S. women's curling team defeated the world's top-ranked Canadian squad at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina. This marks the first time ever that Team USA has beaten Canada in women's curling at the Olympic Games.

Why it matters

Curling has long been dominated by powerhouse teams from Canada, so this victory represents a major breakthrough for the American women's curling program. It also highlights the growing depth and competitiveness of the sport globally, as the U.S. continues to develop elite curling talent.

The details

The American team, led by skip Tabitha Peterson and including Tara Peterson, Taylor Anderson-Heidi, and alternate Aileen Geving, defeated the Canadian squad skipped by Rachel Homan. Cory Thiesse, a Duluth native, also earned a silver medal in mixed doubles curling.

  • The historic match took place on Friday, February 13, 2026 during the round-robin portion of the Olympic tournament.

The players

Team USA

The U.S. women's curling team competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including skip Tabitha Peterson, Tara Peterson, Taylor Anderson-Heidi, and alternate Aileen Geving.

Team Canada

The Canadian women's curling team, led by skip Rachel Homan, who entered the Olympics as the top-ranked team in the world.

Cory Thiesse

A curler from Duluth, Minnesota who won a silver medal in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge moment for our program and shows how far the sport of curling has come in the United States. We've been working hard and believed we could compete with the best teams in the world.”

— Tabitha Peterson, Skip, Team USA (wdio.com)

What’s next

The American women will look to build on this momentum as they continue through the round-robin portion of the Olympic tournament, with their sights set on reaching the medal round.

The takeaway

Team USA's historic victory over the Canadian curling powerhouse demonstrates the growing global competitiveness of the sport and the continued progress of the American women's curling program on the international stage.