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What 2026 IFAF Flag Worlds Decided for LA28—and What It Didn’t
The U.S. men won gold and women took silver in Düsseldorf, but the first Olympic qualifying event also awarded four LA28 team places: Italy men, Canada in both events and Mexico women. Six places remain; Olympic…
The 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Düsseldorf were more than a world-title contest: they were the first Olympic qualifier for flag football. The U.S. men won gold and the women earned silver, but the qualification story is about the teams that secured LA28 places around the host nation’s already-guaranteed spots. At a Glance Olympic field: Six men's teams and six women's teams at LA28. Already qualified: U.S. men and women as host; Italy men; Canada men and women; Mexico women. Places still open:…
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LA Conquer Girls High School Division Win NFL FLAG Championship Against Defending Champions Texas Fury
LA Conquer’s Girls High School Division, playing as the Los Angeles Seahawks, beat defending champions Texas Fury, playing as…
Eight Countries Bring Junior Flag Football's Olympic Pathway to Los Angeles
USA Football's Junior International Cup brought eight countries and more than 500 junior athletes and team personnel to Los…
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Team USA Men Roll Past Canada in Rivalry Series Win in Los Angeles
Team USA’s existing men’s flag football specialists showed their international gap, beating Canada 50-16 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Canada Women Edge Team USA in Rivalry Series Thriller in Los Angeles
Canada scored late, made the one-point try, and ended Team USA’s final chance with a sack to win 34-33 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Chargers NFL FLAG Regional Drew 80 Teams to Great Park in Irvine
The Chargers’ annual NFL FLAG Regional brought more than 800 athletes to Great Park, with nine division winners earning spots to represent the team in Canton.
Chargers and Gatorade Bring 56 Teams to Bolts on the Beach
The 3rd Annual Bolts on the Beach tournament brought 56 girls flag football teams and more than 600 athletes to Huntington Beach.
Rams Girls Flag Championship Shows SoCal’s Growing Pathway
More than 300 athletes competed at Dignity Health Sports Park as the Rams’ girls flag football club championship showed how SoCal players are chasing college,…
Santa Barbara Girls Help LA Conquer Chargers Reach NFL FLAG Nationals
Four Santa Barbara-area high school standouts helped the LA Conquer Chargers win a Seahawks NFL FLAG regional and qualify for the 2026 national championship.
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