Canada’s Kerri Einarson reaches world curling championship playoffs despite loss

By Canadian Press on March 19, 2026.

CALGARY — Canada’s Kerri Einarson has lost 10-6 in an extra end to Norway at the women’s world curling championship, but still qualified for playoffs.

The top six teams in the field of 13 countries at the end of pool play Friday advance to playoffs.

Switzerland at 9-1, Canada and Japan at 8-2 and Sweden at 8-3 were the first four teams to qualify, with the remaining two berths still to be decided.

The top two teams earn direct entry into Saturday’s semifinals.

The medal games are Sunday.

Einarson caps pool play against Australia and Japan.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 19, 2026.

The Canadian Press

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