On Monday, Sweden's men's curling team experienced a major disappointment at the Olympics, losing to Germany with a score of 3–7. This loss was particularly shocking as Sweden is the reigning Olympic champion and European champion, making their absence from the playoffs highly unexpected. The loss was widely reported in Swedish media, with outlets such as Aftonbladet describing the situation as dark and comparing it to a 'fiasko', or complete failure. Expressen echoed this sentiment, calling it a 'huge fiasco'.

Before the Monday match, the team led by skipper Niklas Edin had already suffered four defeats at the Olympics, putting them under immense pressure to win against Germany to keep their playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately, they were unable to perform, leading to a disheartening outcome that left fans and commentators, including SVT's Niklas Nord and Eva Lund, expressing their disbelief and disappointment in the team's performance. Lund noted the painful reality of witnessing such a disappointing tournament unfold.

This loss marks a continuation of Sweden's struggles in international curling competitions, as they also missed out on medal matches in last year's World Championship. Player Christoffer Sundgren felt that their elimination from the Olympics was not a complete surprise, as the team had faced challenges throughout the tournament. The combination of high expectations and the inability to deliver has left a sour note for Swedish curling fans, raising questions about the team's future performances and their ability to reclaim their prior successes.