These teams that have qualified for the IFAF Flag Football World Championships 2026

The fields are now set for the women's and men's competitions at the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships.

Following the conclusion of the Asia-Oceania Flag Football Championships on Sunday (26 October), the final continental competition of the year, 32 teams have now successfully punched their tickets for next year's global tournament taking place 13-16 August in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Overall winners, the People's Republic of China, Oceania champions Australia and runners-up, Japan, became the final three women's teams to complete the 16-strong list of those who have qualified.

Meanwhile, in the men's event, Japan claimed the regional championship title, finishing ahead of Oceania winner Australia and third-place American Samoa, to complete the lineup of 16 men's teams set to compete in Germany next year.

The 12th edition of the biannual world championships is expected to mark a significant first step for those hoping to join the road to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028, where flag football is set to make its Olympic debut.

Find the complete list of qualified teams below.

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