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Germany's Mixed Doubles Curling Team Struggles with Two Opening Losses at World Championships

Pia-Lisa Schöll and Joshua Sutor face an uphill battle to advance after defeats to Canada and Italy in Fredericton.

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Overview

  • Germany's mixed doubles curling team, composed of Pia-Lisa Schöll and Joshua Sutor, lost their first two group-stage matches at the 2025 World Championships in Fredericton, Canada.
  • The pair suffered a 5–10 defeat against host nation Canada, followed by a 3–10 loss to Olympic champion Italy.
  • The tournament features 20 nations split into two groups, with the top three teams from each group advancing to the knockout phase and group winners earning direct semifinal berths.
  • Germany must now win a significant portion of their remaining seven group-stage matches to stay in contention for a top-three finish in Group A.
  • The seven best-performing nations at the World Championships will secure qualification for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.