The Canadian women’s flag football squad has secured a spot in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after defeating Mexico 20-6 in the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) world championship semifinal held in Duesseldorf, Germany. Head coach Rachel Lessard expressed her pride in the team’s discipline, resilience, and trust, highlighting their qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games as a testament to their hard work and dedication.
With the top two countries from both the men’s and women’s world championships earning qualification for the 2028 Olympics, the Canadian women will face the United States in the world title match after the U.S. emerged victorious in the semifinals against Britain. The Mexican and British women’s teams will vie for the remaining Olympic spot in the bronze-medal game.
In the men’s division, Canada faced a 41-36 defeat against Italy in the semifinals but still had a chance to secure an early Olympic berth in the bronze-medal match against Mexico. The U.S. will compete against Italy for the men’s gold at the world championship.
Notably, the Canadian women’s team clinched their place in the Olympics with stellar performances throughout the tournament, with standout players like Sara Parker, Silvia Contreras, Caroline Moquin-Joubert, and Alexane Fournier making significant contributions on the field. Football Canada’s CEO, Eva Havaris, commended the team’s hard work and outstanding performance, expressing excitement for their upcoming participation in the Los Angeles Olympics.
