The Swiss women’s curling team continued their impressive run at the World Championships in Calgary, securing two more victories on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Xenia Schwaller and her team, comprised of Selina Rychiger, Fabienne Rieder, and Selina Gafner, have now won six consecutive games after an initial loss to Japan.
Their latest triumphs came against Denmark and a previously undefeated Canadian squad skipped by Kerri Einarson. The Swiss team edged out Denmark with a final score of 11-9, and then pulled off a thrilling 6-5 extra-finish victory over the Canadians. This win over Canada marked a significant upset, as Einarson’s team had entered the match with a perfect record in the tournament.
Against Denmark, Switzerland built a commanding lead early, scoring five points in the third end to take a 7-2 advantage. However, the Danish team, led by skip Madeleine Dupont – who previously won the European Championship title in 2023 – battled back to tie the game by the ninth end. Showing resilience, Schwaller’s team capitalized on the last stone advantage in the final end to secure the win.
The match against Canada was equally dramatic. After falling behind, the Canadian team managed to tie the game with a two-point score in the tenth end, forcing an extra end. In a tense finish, the Swiss team seized the opportunity with the final stone to claim the victory. These wins solidify Switzerland’s position as a strong contender in the championship.
