Team Canada skip Kerri Einarson watches her shot against Japan in the semifinal at the World Women's Curling Championship in Calgary, Saturday, March 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

By The Canadian Press

Canada’s Einarson to play for world curling championship gold, beats Japan 11-3

Mar 21, 2026 | 1:06 PM

CALGARY — Canada’s Kerri Einarson will play for gold at the women’s world curling championship.

Einarson’s Manitoba team defeated Japan 11-3 in Saturday’s semifinal. Japan shook hands after eight ends.

Canada will face Switzerland for the gold medal Sunday. The Swiss defeated Sweden 8-5 in the other semifinal.

Einarson and teammates Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard and Karlee Burgess seek their first world title.

Einarson’s teams won bronze medals in 2023 and 2022. She aims to keep the women’s world curling crown in Canada.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 21, 2026.

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