Notice: This is an unofficial fan page created by the Cloob Football community. We are not affiliated with the IFAF in the organization of the tournament. We’ve compiled the scores and schedule here so that our Flag community can follow the 2026 Flag Football World Cup.
The 2026 Flag Football World Championship, the IFAF Flag Football World Championship, takes place August 13–16 in Düsseldorf, Germany, with 16 men’s and 16 women’s national teams. On this page we update scores, schedule and standings throughout the tournament. Check the live detail on our Boowl page.
When and where the 2026 Flag Football World Championship takes place
The 2026 Flag Football World Championship is played from August 13 to 16 at the Düsseldorf flag football complex, in the Garath district. It is the last global stage before flag football’s Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, so every snap counts.
- Dates: August 13–16, 2026
- Venue: Düsseldorf Flag Football Complex (Garath), Germany
- Format: 16 men’s and 16 women’s national teams, in 4 groups of 4
- Host: Germany, automatically qualified
Live results of the 2026 Flag Football World Championship
Throughout the four days of competition we update this page with scores game by game. For the full detail, group results, MVPs and live standings, head to our tournament page on Boowl, where we track everything in real time.
Schedule and format of the 2026 Flag Football World Championship
The 16 teams in each division are split into 4 groups of 4, seeded by the IFAF World Ranking. The group stage is followed by a direct knockout bracket all the way to the gold medal final. We’ll fill in the results below as the tournament progresses.
Teams to watch in Düsseldorf
Mexico, Spain and Panama are among the teams our community will be following most closely in Düsseldorf. Mexico’s women arrive as contenders after a huge 2025, relive their World Games 2025 title, and Spanish flag keeps growing season after season. Panama also arrives at an impressive level in both divisions, the men’s team led by HC Iván Orozco and the women’s team, after great runs at the Continental Flag Championship held in Panama.
Where to watch the 2026 Flag Football World Championship
The global broadcast is handled by DAZN, which secured the rights to all IFAF events for the coming years. We recommend visiting the official 2026 Flag Football World Championship page for all the information, as well as our Boowl page, which we created unofficially to share the results.
If you’re in Mexico, also keep an eye on ESPN MX, who will provide coverage with Rebeca Landa, a former player and professional broadcaster reporting from Germany.
From the Düsseldorf Worlds to the 2028 Olympic debut
This World Championship is the last major stop before flag football makes its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028. If you want the complete context, teams, history and the Olympic road, it’s all in our guide, Flag Football World Düsseldorf 2026: everything you need to know.
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Start free →Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Flag Football World Championship?
It is played from August 13 to 16, 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, at the flag football complex in Garath.
Where can I watch the live results?
To watch the games live, visit DAZN, where they will be broadcast. For real-time results, we update the scores on this page during the tournament, and on the official World Flag 2026 page you can see the full schedule in detail.
Which teams play in the World Championship?
16 men’s and 16 women’s national teams qualified through the 2025 IFAF continental championships, plus Germany as the host nation.
