Canada’s Einarson falls 10-6 in extra end to Norway at world curling championship

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.

Einarson’s team from Manitoba dropped to a record of 8-2 behind Switzerland at 9-1.

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

Switzerland was the first team to secure a playoff berth.

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.

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