SPORTS SCOPE: Canada's Kerri Einarson settles for silver as Switzerland continues world curling dominance
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Kerri Einarson didn't leave Calgary with the colour she wanted -- and she couldn't make it three straight world titles for Canada.
After Rachel Homan won the last two, Kerri Einarson had a chance on home ice at the 2026 Women's World Curling Championship to keep the streak alive. Instead, Canada settles for silver -- meaningful, but not the goal.
The bigger story? Switzerland's continued control of the women's game.
With Xenia Schwaller capturing her first world title, Switzerland has now won five of the last seven championships. That's not a trend -- it's dominance.
Schwaller was calm, precise, and in command in the final -- the same formula Swiss teams have leaned on throughout this run. Different names, same result.
But Canada is still right there.
Einarson's silver-medal run showed this team can battle with the world's best and handle the pressure that comes with it. The final stings, especially at home, but the gap isn't wide.
Canada couldn't extend its streak -- but it didn't fall far either.
Right now, Switzerland sets the standard.
But Canada is still in the chase.