U.S. Women's Curling Team Secures Fourth Place at 2026 Winter Olympics

The U.S. women's curling team, led by Tabitha Peterson, placed fourth at the 2026 Winter Olympics after losing 10–7 to Canada in the bronze medal game.

This fourth-place finish ties the best result for U.S. women’s curling at the Olympics, matching the 2002 team led by Kari Erickson.

Bronze Medal Game Breakdown

The U.S. team held a 3–2 lead heading into the 6th end. Canada then scored three points, taking a 5–3 lead. The U.S. tied the game 5–5 in the 7th end, but Canada responded with another three-point end.

The U.S. scored two points in the 9th, but it was not sufficient to overcome Canada's lead. Canada secured its first women’s curling medal since 2014.

Overall Performance and Historical Context

The U.S. women’s team concluded the 2026 Winter Olympics with an overall record of 6–5.