Italy's curling team faced a second loss in the ongoing mixed doubles tournament at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics, falling to Sweden with a score of 9-4. This defeat follows an earlier loss to Canada, ending Italy's impressive streak of 23 consecutive victories in the event. Notably, Amos Mosaner and Stefania Costantini, the reigning Olympic champions from Beijing 2022, struggled throughout the match, showcasing a series of errors that contributed to the disappointing outcome.

The match against Swedish players Isabella and Rasmus Wrana proved challenging, with crucial errors made by the Italian duo leading to a lack of consistency during the game. Key moments included conceding two points in the second end and a hand stolen in the third, which significantly impacted Italy's chances. Despite their prior success, the lackluster performance marks a troubling trend for the athletes, who seemed to be under pressure amid the high-stakes environment of the Olympic games.

Currently, Italy sits in a tie for fifth place with Canada, having secured three wins out of five matches played so far in the tournament. With the undefeated team from Great Britain leading the standings, Italy will need to regroup quickly to improve their position as the competition progresses, highlighting the unpredictability and intensity of the Olympic curling events.