CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Canada and Britain will face off for the gold medal in men's curling at the Milan Cortina Games after both teams won their semifinals. Canada defeated Norway 5-4 in a dramatic match that went to an extra end, while Britain stunned undefeated Switzerland 8-5.

Canada's path to the final was anything but smooth, with the team embroiled in controversy over accusations of double-touching rocks. Skip Marc Kennedy's profanity-laced response to the allegations drew attention beyond the curling world. The Canadians lost their next match after the controversy but regrouped to reach the final. Kennedy called the guaranteed medal a "pretty incredible feeling" for the veteran squad.

Britain's victory over Switzerland was equally impressive, with the Brits scoring two points in both the eighth and tenth ends to complete the upset. Switzerland had entered the semifinals undefeated at 9-1. "GB into the finals with a record of 6-4 and Switzerland out with a record of 9-1. The Olympics are a cruel, cruel mistress," curling commentator John Cullen posted on X. Canada will play for its first gold since the 2014 Sochi Games, where Britain was also their opponent in the final.