Olympic Cliffhanger: Why Women’s Curling Results Are Suddenly The Most Stressful Thing On TV
The “Logjam of Death” at 5-3
While Sweden (Team Hasselborg) and Switzerland (Team Tirinzoni) have comfortably booked their tickets to the semi-finals, the race for the final two playoff spots has become a brutal free-for-all. As we head into Thursday’s critical matches, three powerhouses are deadlocked with a 5-3 record: Team USA, Team Canada, and South Korea.
With only four teams advancing to the medal round, the math is unforgiving. One slip-up today doesn’t just mean a loss; it likely means packing your bags. The pressure is suffocating, and the margin for error is microscopic.
Homan’s Great Escape
Team Canada, skipped by the legendary Rachel Homan, is the reason curling Twitter is currently hyperventilating. On Wednesday, Canada faced a terrifying scare against the host nation, Italy. Leading comfortably, Canada gave up a massive three points in the 10th end, forcing the game into a nerve-wracking extra end. Homan managed to secure the 8-7 victory with the final stone, keeping Canada’s medal hopes alive by the skin of their teeth. It wasn’t pretty, but it was the kind of gritty survival that defines Olympic legends.
Team USA Resurges
Meanwhile, Team USA (skipped by Tabitha Peterson) is peaking at the exact right moment. After a rocky start, they demolished Denmark 10-3 on Wednesday, putting them right back in the thick of the hunt. However, their path to the podium is about to get much steeper. They face the undefeated juggernaut Switzerland today in a matchup that could decide their fate.
The Showdown You Can’t Miss
This all leads to today’s blockbuster matchup: Canada vs. South Korea. With both teams tied in the standings, this is effectively a playoff game before the playoffs. The winner takes the inside track to the semi-finals; the loser is left praying for a miracle.
The ice in Cortina is cold, but the competition has never been hotter. If you aren’t watching women’s curling right now, you are missing the most intense drama of the 2026 Games.
