U.S. men's flag football secures sixth world title ahead of Olympics

The U.S. men's flag football team won its sixth consecutive world championship in Dusseldorf, Germany, despite suffering its first defeat in 14 years during group play to American Samoa. The team rebounded through the playoffs, defeating Italy 46-26 in the final, led by quarterbacks Darrell "Housh" Doucette III and Nico Casares. The final marked a strong conclusion to a challenging tournament, where the U.S. trailed late in its quarterfinal and semifinal matches. In contrast, the U.S. women's team lost to Canada 27-20, ending their three-title streak. With this victory, the U.S. men will enter the 2028 Olympic Games as the reigning champions.

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