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Scotland Edges Switzerland in World Curling Semifinal Bid
Ross Whyte's team takes control late to move closer to a bye in the tournament.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:40pm
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Scotland's strategic late-game surge puts them in prime position to advance directly to the World Curling Championship semifinals.Ogden TodayScotland's men's curling team defeated Switzerland 7-4 in the morning draw at the World Curling Championship, moving closer to securing a bye to the semifinals. Ross Whyte's squad broke a 4-4 tie with a single point in the ninth end, then stole two points in the 10th to seal the victory.
Why it matters
The win puts Scotland in a tie for the top spot in the tournament standings, putting them in prime position to earn one of the coveted semifinal byes. Advancing directly to the semifinals would give Scotland's veteran squad extra rest and preparation time before the medal rounds.
The details
After the teams traded points early, Scotland broke the 4-4 deadlock with a single point in the ninth end. They then stole two points in the 10th end to secure the 7-4 victory over the Swiss rink.
- The match took place during the morning draw on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
- Scotland and Switzerland were facing off in round-robin play at the World Curling Championship.
The players
Ross Whyte
The skip and leader of the Scottish men's curling team.
Switzerland
The opposing team from Switzerland, also competing in the World Curling Championship.
What’s next
Scotland will look to continue their strong play and clinch a semifinal bye in their remaining round-robin matches. Switzerland will aim to rebound and secure their own spot in the playoff rounds.
The takeaway
Scotland's veteran-led squad is rounding into form at the right time, putting themselves in prime position to compete for the world title. Their ability to grind out a tight victory over a tough Swiss team demonstrates their championship pedigree.
