The Great Britain women's flag football team has progressed as group winners at the World Championships in Germany. This event is the first opportunity for teams to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where the non-contact version of American football will debut.
Ranked third globally and two-time defending European champions, GB women secured victories over France (33-14) and China (26-25) on Thursday. They followed this with a 47-26 win against Austria on Friday, ensuring their top spot in the group and progression to the knockout stage.
The team is set to play Panama in the quarter-finals on Saturday at 09:30 BST. A win could see them face defending champions USA in the semi-finals later that day. The top two teams, excluding the USA as Olympic hosts, will qualify for LA28 this weekend. GB would still have a chance to secure their spot in the bronze-medal game if they do not qualify directly.
In contrast, the GB men's team, ranked 12th, finished bottom of their group after losses to Italy, France, and Panama. They will now compete in ranking matches for ninth to 16th place, starting with a game against Switzerland. The gold and bronze-medal games are scheduled for Sunday in Dusseldorf.