Scotland Secures Bronze at World Men's Curling Championship

Scottish rink led by skip Ross Whyte defeats United States 11-6 in bronze medal match

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:36pm

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The Scottish curling team, led by skip Ross Whyte, won the bronze medal at the 2026 LGT World Men's Curling Championship in Ogden, Utah. They defeated the host United States team by a score of 11-6 in the bronze medal match.

Why it matters

Scotland's victory marks a successful debut appearance at the world championships for the rink, which was aiming to continue the country's strong curling tradition after a title win the previous year by Bruce Mouat's team. The bronze medal represents a significant achievement for the young Scottish squad.

The details

Scotland established an early 3-0 lead in the opening end, but the United States fought back to level the score at 5-5 heading into the break. Scotland regained control in the second half, scoring two points in the seventh end and then a decisive five points in the ninth end to win 11-6 and secure the bronze medal.

  • The bronze medal match took place on April 4, 2026.
  • Scotland scored three points in the opening end.

The players

Ross Whyte

The skip of the Scottish curling team that won the bronze medal.

John Shuster

The skip of the United States curling team that lost to Scotland in the bronze medal match.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to have won the bronze medal in our first appearance at the world championships. The team worked hard all week and it's great to be able to bring home a medal for Scotland.”

— Ross Whyte, Scottish Curling Team Skip

What’s next

The Scottish team will now turn their focus to preparing for the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Cortina, where they will look to build on this success and compete for a medal.

The takeaway

Scotland's bronze medal finish at the World Men's Curling Championship demonstrates the continued strength of the country's curling program, which has produced top international talent. The young Scottish rink's performance promises an exciting future for the sport in the country.