The World Championship Pre-Qualifier in Ljubljana marked the end of the 2025-2026 curling season, with four teams securing spots in the November 2026 World Championship Qualifiers. In the women's championship, France and Poland emerged from their groups, with Poland defeating Slovakia to claim their qualification. Slovenia and Latvia dominated the men's championship, with Slovenia securing their spot after beating Latvia, who narrowly defeated Finland to also qualify.

By the Numbers
  • 14 total teams competed (13 women, 17 men).
  • Slovenia had an undefeated record of 8-0 in the men's championship.
State of Play
  • Women’s qualifiers concluded with Poland and France advancing.
  • Men’s qualifiers highlighted Slovenia and Latvia securing their positions.
What's Next

The qualified teams will compete in the World Championship Qualifiers scheduled for November 2026, setting the stage for intense matchups as they vie for championship honors.

Bottom Line

This pre-qualifier solidified the talents of emerging teams, signaling a competitive landscape ahead in the upcoming World Championship Qualifiers.