Switzerland's mixed doubles team of Irene Schori and Toni Müller dominated the 2008 and 2009 championships and appeared in the first three worlds.

Switzerland then defended its title the next year, earning its fourth gold medal with a win over Sweden.

In 2013, Hungary won their first world curling title after defeating Sweden in the final.

[1][2] From its creation in 2008 until 2019 the championship was open entry, meaning any World Curling Federation (WCF) member could send a team.

Called the World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event, the inaugural tournament was held in December 2019 in Howwood, Scotland.