Bold claim: GB curling is positioning itself for a decisive march toward Olympic glory. But here’s where it gets controversial: can they sustain this level of form through the late stages and against the sport’s toughest nations? The latest update from the Winter Olympics 2026 shows Team GB’s men’s curlers edging closer to a semi-final berth after a polished victory over Germany.
Bruce Mouat’s team, reigning world champions, continued their strong start in northern Italy, collecting four wins from five opening matches. With six victories arguably guaranteeing a spot in the last four and a shot at medals, the path seems clearer by the day.
The Scottish quartet were dominant against Germany, having beaten them in both the European and World Championships last year, and they were rarely in danger this time around.
After a tight start, level at 2-2 after three ends, GB moved ahead to 5-2 by halftime. They then pulled away further with an important steal of two in the seventh end. Germany fought to close the gap, but Mouat finished strong, adding another pair in the ninth end to seal the win.
Looking ahead, the men return to the ice later on Sunday to face unbeaten Switzerland at 18:05 GMT. In the meantime, the GB women, chasing their own semi-final hopes, will take on Sweden in their fourth match at 13:05, a fixture that could rekindle their aspirations.
What do you think—will GB’s men’s team maintain this momentum through the rest of the tournament, and should the women’s squad be viewed as real contenders for a late surge? Share your thoughts in the comments.
