Sweden's Mixed Doubles Curling Duo Reaches World Championship Final

Therese Westman and Robin Ahlberg have clinched a spot in the final of the 2026 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship after a thrilling 6-4 semifinal victory over Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott. The championship, taking place in Geneva, has seen the Swedish pair deliver their best performance to date, with Westman highlighting their strong teamwork and consistent shot-making, particularly her pivotal plays in crucial ends.

Sweden finished second in Group A and secured a 7-5 win against Scotland in the quarterfinals, starting strong with four points in the first end. Their semifinal was tightly contested, with the teams tied 2-2 after four ends, before Sweden surged ahead with a three-point fifth end. Despite Canada's power play attempt in the sixth end and a close score of 5-4, Sweden added another point in the seventh to seal their victory.

The final showdown is set for Saturday at 14:00 against Australia's Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt, who previously defeated Sweden during the group stage but fell in their semifinal against Italy. This accomplishment caps off a remarkable Swedish curling season, marked by multiple gold medals — including successes in European championships and the Winter Olympics across different categories.

Notably, Therese Westman is the daughter of Anette Norberg, a legendary curler with two Olympic golds and numerous world and European titles, adding a legacy dimension to Sweden's current curling success. Westman expressed pride and joy over the team's journey, describing the final as a "fantastic achievement."