Canada’s men’s flag football team secured a spot at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after defeating Mexico 34-26 in the bronze-medal match of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) world championship held in Düsseldorf, Germany on Saturday. The top two teams from both the men’s and women’s world championships were initially set to qualify for the upcoming Olympics, where flag football will make its Olympic debut. However, since the United States, as the host nation, had already secured a spot and reached the men’s final, the top three finishers in the men’s event earned Olympic berths.
The Canadian women’s team is set to compete against the U.S. in the world championship final happening later today. This development marks a significant milestone for Canada’s flag football program as they gear up to represent the country at the prestigious Olympic Games.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey towards the 2028 Olympics.