Canada’s Einarson downs Turkiye 9-3 in women’s world curling championship

Team Canada skip Kerri Einarson directs her teammates as she plays Turkey at the World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary on March 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson’s curling team produced a bounce-back win at the women’s world championship with a 9-3 victory over Turkiye.

Canada, which dropped an extra-end decision to Switzerland a night earlier, moved into a tie atop the standings with the Swiss at 6-1.

Turkey shook hands after six ends. Canada was to face Scotland in the evening draw at WinSport Event Centre.

The top six teams at the conclusion of pool play Friday advance to playoffs.

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

The medal games are Sunday.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 18, 2026.

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