Ty's Take: IFAF Recap China's Women and Australia's Men Take Gold!

China's women and Australia's Men win big

IFAF Asia-Oceania Women’s Continental Championship!

China Claims IFAF Asia-Oceania Women’s Continental Championship!

China captured the IFAF Asia-Oceania Women’s Continental Championship title with a 36-29 win over Australia in a thrilling gold medal game. As champions of the Asia region and runners-up from Oceania, both China and Australia have earned qualification for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Germany next summer.

Japan secured the bronze medal with a dominant 42-12 victory over American Samoa, rounding out a competitive tournament that showcased the rapid growth and talent of women’s flag football across the Asia-Oceania region.

Australia Wins IFAF Asia-Oceania Men’s Continental Championship!

Australia grabbed the IFAF Asia-Oceania Men’s Continental Championship title with a 23-19 victory over Japan in a hard-fought gold medal match up. In the bronze medal match-up, American Samoa secured their place on the podium with a thrilling 41-34 win over China.

What This Means For The Future?

The weekend was packed with thrilling displays of elite flag football, showcasing just how far the game has come. Teams are investing more time in off-season training and film study, raising the level of competition across the board. As a fan, it’s exciting to watch the sport’s growth; as a coach, it’s motivating to keep pushing to get better. The world is quickly catching on to this incredible game—and the level of play is becoming truly world-class. Here’s what we can look forward to in 2026.

Below are the men’s teams that have earned their place at the IFAF Flag Football World Championships 2026 through the continental championships in 2025.

Germany enters the tournament as the pre-qualified host nation.

Qualified Teams:

Germany (hosts)

American Samoa

Australia

Austria

Brazil

Canada

France

Great Britain

Israel

Italy

Japan

Mexico

Nigeria

Panama

Switzerland

United States

Below are the women’s teams that have earned their place at the IFAF Flag Football World Championships 2026 through the continental championships in 2025.