Canada’s flag football teams had a successful start at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) world championship in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Canadian women’s team secured victories against Panama and Brazil, with quarterback Sara Parker leading the charge with four touchdown passes. The team dominated Brazil with a 36-6 win, highlighted by Marianne Quirion and Frédérique Morneau’s two touchdown catches each.
On the men’s side, the Canadian team triumphed over Austria with a 26-6 win, powered by quarterback Michael O’Connor’s impressive performance. The competition not only aims for a world title but also offers a chance to secure spots in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games for the top two finishers.
Both Canadian teams will face Japan in their final group stage matches on Friday. The men’s team will play at 2 a.m. ET, while the women’s team will follow at 4:30 a.m. ET. Viewers can catch all the action live on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem. The Canadian men’s team received an automatic win against Nigeria, as the Nigerian team withdrew from the tournament due to visa issues.