Team USA's upset over Italy sets up a gold medal showdown against Sweden in the mixed doubles competition on Tuesday.

Cory Thiesse delivered a clutch final shot to seal a U.S. win over Italy and a 2026 Olympics gold medal match ticket Monday in mixed doubles curling,

Team USA's upset over Italy sets up a gold medal showdown against Sweden in the mixed doubles competition on Tuesday.

The athletes continue to battle for gold at the Milan Cortina Games this week.

U.S. curling mixed doubles team of Thiesse and Dropkin become the first Americans to medal in the event since it was added to the Olympics in 2018.

The U.S. women's hockey team trounced Canada while "Quad God" Ilia Malinin dazzled fans in thrilling performances at the Milan Cortina Games.

Sweden has won gold in mixed doubles curling, besting the United States in the final on Tuesday night in Milano, Italy.