Sweden's Men's Curling Team Clinches Dramatic Victory Over Switzerland at 2026 European Championships

The Swedish men's curling team, Lag Eriksson, has begun the 2026 European Curling Championship (EM) on a strong note, securing their third consecutive win with an intense 5-4 victory against Switzerland. The match, held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, was tightly contested and decided in the final moments, with Oskar Eriksson delivering the last crucial stone after the teams were tied 4-4. Eriksson acknowledged the pressure of the shot, stating, "It was a bit extra pulse," while teammate Rasmus Wranå expressed satisfaction, commenting, "Satan, it feels good."

Early in the game, Switzerland missed a key chance to even the score, enabling Sweden to steal points unexpectedly, which took commentators by surprise. Following this victory, Lag Eriksson is preparing to face the host nation, the Czech Republic, in their final group-stage match, followed by a game against Poland. The match against the Czechs is particularly significant as it caps the group phase of the tournament and will be broadcast live in Sweden with commentators Niklas Nord and Eva Lund providing coverage. The Curling EM games involving Sweden are all televised by SVT.

Playing in front of a home crowd for the Czech Republic, the encounter will take place at 13:50 local time and is expected to last around two and a half hours. Lag Eriksson's performance so far has demonstrated their competitive edge and determination to advance further in the European Championships.