The World Games, overseen by the International World Games Association (IWGA), are considered the second-most significant global sporting event after the Olympics.
The World Games is a pinnacle event with over 100 countries and 4,000 world-class athletes competing for the title of World Games Champion.
The 11-day global multi-sport event is held every four years and highlights over 30 emerging sports, including flag football.
The World Games 2025
Flag football made its return to the global stage at the World Games in Chengdu, China, where top international women's teams from Austria, Canada, China, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and the U.S. competed.
| GAME | RESULTS | WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| Group Play | United States 39 vs Canada 31 | |
| Group Play | United States 48 vs Austria 34 | |
| Group Play | United States 39 vs China 12 | |
| Quarterfinals | United States 33 vs Italy 12 | |
| Semifinals | United States 46 vs Austria 39 | |
| Finals | United States 21 vs Mexico 26 |
International Federation of American Football (IFAF) member federations and their sponsored teams qualify in select events, such as the IFAF Flag Football World Championships, to compete in The World Games.
USA Football is the only organization that selects, trains, and leads the U.S. National Teams competing in international competitions, world championships, and the Olympics.
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USPOC) officially certified USA Football as American football's National Governing Body.
American football has a clear Olympic pathway and a defined path to the highest level of the sport that leads directly through USA Football.
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The U.S. National Team leaves it all on the field—it takes dedication, long hours, and sacrifice from everyone.
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View results from flag football's debut as an invitational sport at The World Games, featuring men's and women's teams from around the globe.