Canada’s men’s flag football team punched its ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games by defeating Mexico 34-26 in the bronze-medal game at the IFAF World Championships in Duesseldorf, Germany, on Sunday. The victory solidifies Canada’s place in the inaugural Olympic tournament for the sport when it makes its Olympic debut.
The win came on the world championship stage, where Canada clinched bronze in a matchup against Mexico, a result that sealed their Olympic qualification. Photos from the event show the Canadian squad celebrating after the final whistle, marking a historic step for the program.
Details of the bronze-medal game and the broader tournament structure are not provided in the release, but the decisive scoreline confirms Canada’s ascent to the LA 2028 roster in flag football. The accomplishment positions the Canadian team among the first to compete in the sport’s Olympic debut, as confirmed by the reporting on the event in Germany.
