Great Britain women reach the quarterfinals
A 47–26 win over Austria secured top spot in Group C, while the men moved to the 9–16 placement games.
Great Britain Women booked a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships on Friday, 14 August, with a 47–26 victory over Austria.
The win was the team’s third in a row and secured first place in Group C, according to the British American Football Association (BAFA).
Kemp scores three receiving touchdowns
Wide receiver Emily Kemp caught three touchdown passes. Hannah Elliott and Marta Mathews each made two interceptions, while quarterback Brittany Botterill helped lead the offense, BAFA reported.
Great Britain were scheduled to face Panama in the quarterfinals at 09:30 BST on Saturday, 15 August. BAFA said a second game would follow that afternoon and that both could be watched live on IFAF Media’s YouTube channel.
Men move into placement games
Great Britain Men lost 33–27 to Panama on Friday, according to BAFA. The result was their third defeat of the tournament and sent them into the 9–16 placement games.
Their next game was scheduled for 08:15 BST on Saturday, with a live stream on IFAF Media’s YouTube channel, BAFA said.
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This report is based on information published by BAFA on 14 August 2026.
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Offizielle Quelle · 14/08/2026 20:48