US Women's Curling Team Beats Canada for First Time at Olympics

The victory marks a historic milestone for the American squad.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The U.S. women's curling team defeated Canada in a surprising Olympic matchup, marking the first time the American squad has beaten their northern rivals at the Games. The victory came as a shock to the players, who did not realize the significance of their accomplishment until after the match.

Why it matters

Curling is a sport dominated by Canada, which has long been considered the powerhouse of the sport. The U.S. team's victory over their Canadian counterparts is a major upset and shows the growing strength of American curling on the global stage.

The details

The U.S. women's curling team, led by skip Taylor Anderson-Heide from Minneapolis, played an exceptional game to defeat the heavily favored Canadian squad. This marks the first time the American women have beaten Canada at the Olympic Games in the history of the competition.

  • The match took place on February 13, 2026 during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The players

Taylor Anderson-Heide

A curler from Minneapolis who serves as the skip for the U.S. women's curling team.

U.S. Women's Curling Team

The American squad that defeated Canada in a historic Olympic matchup.

Canadian Women's Curling Team

The heavily favored Canadian team that was upset by the U.S. in Olympic competition.

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What they’re saying

“If that's true, we played a really good game.”

— Taylor Anderson-Heide, Curler (Cadillac News)

What’s next

The U.S. women's curling team will look to build on this historic victory as they continue their Olympic campaign.

The takeaway

The U.S. women's curling team's defeat of the Canadian powerhouse is a major upset that demonstrates the growing strength of American curling on the global stage, challenging Canada's long-held dominance in the sport.