USA and Canada claim flags football titles, secure 2028 Olympics spots
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The United States defended its title in the men's flag football world championships on August 13, securing victory over rivals. However, the women's competition saw Canada claim the title. As a result, both Mexico's women's team and Canada's men's team qualified for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. This outcome means Great Britain will not be represented in flag football at the upcoming Olympics. Teams now look toward strengthening their programs ahead of the Olympic Games.
- •USA retains men's title at flag football world championships.
- •Canada wins women's title, defeating the USA.
- •Mexico's women and Canada's men qualify for the 2028 Olympics.
- •Great Britain is denied a spot in flag football.
"The United States successfully defended the men's title at the flag football world championships on Sunday but lost the women's title to Canada, while Mexico's women and Canada's men earned qualification spots for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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