Taulia Tagovailoa leads American Samoa to historic win over Team USA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Taulia Tagovailoa threw five touchdown passes as American Samoa achieved a significant upset with a 38-32 victory over Team USA during the IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Düsseldorf, Germany, on August 14. This marked Team USA's first loss in competitive play since 2012, ending a 14-year streak without defeat. Following this match, American Samoa finished group play atop Group A and both it and Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals. American Samoa will next face Canada, while Team USA is set to play undefeated Japan.
- •Taulia Tagovailoa threw five touchdown passes in the match.
- •American Samoa handed Team USA its first loss since 2012.
- •Team USA had previously won five consecutive world championships.
- •Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
- •American Samoa's next opponent is Canada.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Taulia Tagovailoa-led American Samoa stuns USA at flag football championships
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"Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, starred during arguably the biggest upset in the now-Olympic sport's history.
"Taulia Tagovailoa threw five touchdowns to lead American Samoa to a 38-32 upset win over Team USA on Friday at the Flag Football World Championships.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 5:19 PMWatch: Taulia Tagovailoa-led American Samoa stuns USA at flag football championships
Taulia Tagovailoa threw five touchdowns to lead American Samoa to a 38-32 upset win over Team USA on Friday at the Flag Football World Championships.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:42 PMTaulia Tagovailoa throws 5 TDs as American Samoa hands Team USA first loss since 2012 during Flag Football World Championships
Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, starred during arguably the biggest upset in the now-Olympic sport's history.
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