WASHINGTON, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Following are the World Men's Curling Championship standings after Friday's games (tabulated games played, won, lost):

1. Sweden 12 11 1 Q

2. Scotland 12 11 1 Q

3. Canada 12 9 3 Q

4. South Korea 12 7 5 Q

5. Norway 12 7 5 Q

6. United States 12 6 6 Q

7. Switzerland 12 6 6

8. Italy 12 5 7

9. Russia 12 5 7

10. Netherlands 12 4 8

11. Japan 12 3 9

12. China 12 3 9

13. Germany 12 1 11

(Q - Qualified for Playoffs)

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