### [2026-08-16](/feed/2026/08/16/index.md)

##### 2026 IFAF Women's Flag Football World Championship
# In flag football, Canada's women's team defeats the defending champion United States to win its third IFAF Flag Football World Championship title. Additionally, the men's football team qualifies for the upcoming Summer Olympics. 




### Sources:

1. [Global News](https://globalnews.ca/news/12023402/canada-flag-football-olympics/)

### Changes:

1. In flag football, the Canada's women's flag football team defeats the United States at the IFAF Flag Football World Championship. Additionally, the men's football team qualifies for the upcoming Summer Olympics.  _2026-08-17 21:59:44 (First version)_
1. In flag football, Canada's women's team defeats the defending champion United States to win its third IFAF Flag Football World Championship title. Additionally, the men's football team qualifies for the upcoming Summer Olympics.  _(Current version)_

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