The USA defended their title at the Flag Football World Championship in Düsseldorf with a clear 46:26 victory against Italy and established themselves as the top candidates for the 2028 Olympic Games, while the Canadian women's team unexpectedly defeated the US team and won the title. (translated)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that more than 200 NFL players want to participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will be included for the first time, underscoring his goals to make the sport global. (translated)
The Italian men's flag football team reached the World Cup final by beating Canada 42-36 and has also qualified for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where flag football will make its debut. (translated)

Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of NFL star Tua Tagovailoa, caused a surprise with the American Samoa team at the Flag Football World Championship in Düsseldorf by defeating the favored USA 38-32 in the last group game. (translated)
Flag football will be present for the first time at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is working to establish the sport permanently in the Olympic program, while the first tickets for the Olympic Games are being distributed at the World Championship in Düsseldorf. (translated)