Canada's women's flag football team wins world championship in Germany, books LA 2028 Olympics spot
The Canadian women defeated the three-time defending champion United States 27-20 in Sunday's gold medal game in Germany to claim their first world title since 2014.
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Canada's women's flag football team is the world champion. They defeated the three-time defending champion United States 27-20 in Sunday's gold medal game in Germany, taking home the country's third World Championship title and the first since 2014.
The Canadian women breezed through the preliminary round, finishing atop Group D with a perfect 3-0 record. They then won the knockout stage decisively, defeating Austria 40-12 in the quarter-final and Mexico 20-6 in the semi-final.
The victory also guarantees Canada a spot at the LA 2028 Olympics, which will introduce flag football as an event for the first time. With the next World Championship set for 2028 as well, Canada will likely enter the Olympic tournament as a medal favourite.
Canada's men also brought home hardware from the World Championships this past weekend, securing a bronze medal by defeating Mexico 34-26, which also guaranteed them a spot at the Olympics alongside the women. Flag football may not be the most popular sport in Canada, but both teams now have the chance to captivate the country if they can continue making history at the Olympics in two years.
By the numbers
What was the final score of the women's gold medal game?
Canada's women's flag football team defeated the United States 27-20 in the gold medal game on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Germany.
When was Canada's last women's flag football world title before 2026?
Canada's women won the World Championship in 2014, making their 2026 victory the first title in 12 years.
How did Canada's women perform in the preliminary round?
Canada's women finished atop Group D with a perfect 3-0 record in the preliminary round.
What medal did Canada's men win at the same championships?
Canada's men secured a bronze medal by defeating Mexico 34-26, which also guaranteed them a spot at the LA 2028 Olympics.
