Overview

• The International Federation of American Football confirmed on July 31, 2025 that Düsseldorf will stage the World Championship from August 13 to 16, 2026.
• Sixteen men’s and sixteen women’s national teams will compete over four days for the global title.
• Matches will be played at Germany’s first dedicated flag-football facility in the Garath district, opened earlier this year.
• National squads will secure their berths through four continental qualification tournaments held later this year.
• The championship doubles as a key qualifier ahead of Flag Football’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.