National· August 16, 2026 at 08:52 p.m.
Canada's Men's and Women's Flag Football Teams Secure Olympic Berths
Key takeaways
- Canada's women's team won the world title
- Men's squad qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- Both teams will participate in flag football at the Olympics for the first time
Canada's women's flag football team clinched the world championship by defeating the United States, while the men's squad secured a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) world championships on Sunday. The victories mark the first time both Canadian teams will compete in flag football at the Olympic Games.
