The Swedish favorites started the World Cup somewhat awkwardly with a loss against Switzerland on the night before Easter Eve Swedish time, even that match went to arbitration.

But team Edin came back in the second meeting and defeated the USA 8-5 on Easter Eve.

Next, Russian team Sergei Glukhov awaits on Easter Sunday at 17 Swedish time.

The Men's Curling World Championships in Calgary take place April 2-11.

The World Cup is the first in two years since the World Cup in nearby Lethbridge in 2019 when Sweden's team Niklas Edin defeated Canada's team Kevin Koe in the final.

In addition to skipper Niklas Edin, the Swedish team consists of Oskar Eriksson, Rasmus Wranå, Christoffer Sundgren and the reserve Daniel Magnusson.