Team Canada captured the 2026 international co-ed championship at the NFL FLAG tournament at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana, securing the international title during the four-day event. The victory highlighted a competition bringing youth teams from five continents to one of the sport’s largest international stages.

What happened

Canada emerged as the champion of the tournament’s international co-ed division. Twelve countries entered the international divisions, creating a field that reflected flag football’s expanding reach across multiple regions.

The international championship was decided before the conclusion of the full NFL FLAG tournament, which runs through Sunday. Other divisions remain active as the event moves toward its final championship schedule at Grand Park Sports Campus.

Why it matters

The title gives Team Canada a championship in an international competition featuring youth teams from five continents. That breadth of participation provides a significant showcase for a sport that is building toward its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

The international field also places Canada’s victory within a growing global structure rather than a competition limited to North American teams. With countries from five continents represented, the event offers young players international experience ahead of flag football’s arrival on the Olympic program.

By the numbers

More than 350 teams are competing across the NFL FLAG tournament, underscoring the scale of the four-day event. The international divisions account for 12 represented countries, while the overall competition includes a wider collection of teams pursuing championships across the remaining schedule.

The combination of hundreds of teams and participation from five continents makes the tournament both a major youth event and an international gathering. Canada’s co-ed championship stands as one of the central results from that global portion of the competition.

What to watch next

The tournament continues through Sunday in Westfield, with the remaining championship games set to determine the event’s other winners. Those games will complete the four-day schedule after Canada secured the international co-ed crown.

Coverage of the remaining championships is scheduled across ESPN and NFL Network. The final day will keep attention on Grand Park Sports Campus as the other divisions conclude and the tournament’s full group of champions is finalized.