USA women's curling team defeats Canada for first time

The U.S. women's curling team pulls off a 10th end comeback to beat Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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In a stunning upset, the U.S. women's curling team defeated Canada on Friday in the third session of play at the Milan Cortina Olympics. This marks the first time the Americans have defeated Canada in eight Olympic games between the two nations.

Why it matters

The U.S. women's curling team has long been overshadowed by the dominant Canadian squad, making this victory a major milestone. It demonstrates the continued growth and competitiveness of the American curling program on the global stage.

The details

Trailing late in the 10th end, the U.S. team mounted a dramatic comeback to secure the victory over their Canadian rivals. The win showcases the skill and resilience of the American curlers, who have been working hard to close the gap with the powerhouse Canadian team.

  • The match took place on Friday, February 13, 2026 during the third session of play at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

The players

U.S. women's curling team

The U.S. women's curling team competing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, which has long been overshadowed by the dominant Canadian squad.

Canada

The Canadian women's curling team, which has historically dominated the sport at the Olympic level.

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What’s next

The U.S. women's curling team will look to build on this historic victory as they continue their pursuit of a medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

The takeaway

This win over Canada represents a major breakthrough for the U.S. women's curling team, demonstrating their ability to compete with and defeat the sport's traditional powerhouse on the Olympic stage.