Sweden's Lag Wranå Falls to Switzerland in Semifinal, Prepares for Bronze Match Against Japan

At the 2026 Women's Curling World Championship in Calgary, Sweden's Lag Wranå team suffered an 8-5 defeat against Switzerland in the semifinal, marking their second consecutive loss to the Swiss side. This matchup sees Switzerland advancing to the final to face Canada. Following this setback, Team Sweden is set to compete for the bronze medal against Japan at 16:00 Swedish time on Sunday, after previously losing 8-2 to the Japanese team in the round-robin stage.

Led by skip Isabella Wranå, who has celebrated impressive titles including a mixed doubles world championship alongside her brother Rasmus, Lag Wranå has rapidly emerged as a premier curling team. They notably clinched the Grand Slam Players’ Championship in 2023. The current team roster includes Almida de Val, Maria Larsson, and Linda Stenlund, with guidance from coach Margareta Sigfridsson. Almida de Val also boasts a 2022 Olympic bronze medal in mixed doubles.

Despite the semifinal loss, Sweden's competitive presence remains strong heading into the bronze medal match, which offers an opportunity to secure a spot on the podium at this prestigious event running from March 14 to March 22. Fans and analysts alike await the team's performance against Japan, who earlier handed them a heavy round-robin defeat.