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What a full championship dataset actually shows about how elite flag is played.
Two of the best stories in Dusseldorf were invisible until somebody counted.
2026 World ChampionshipWe tracked all 96 games of the Flag Football World Championship. Neither of the stories inside was available to anyone a week ago.
Read the analysisSara Parker was the best player in the world on Sunday. The data said so a year ago.
2026 World ChampionshipMVP in Dusseldorf. Her numbers had been moving toward it since 2025, visible to anyone who was counting.
Read the analysisCanada beat the two best teams in the world. They didn't average a single point more.
2026 World ChampionshipFour defeats to Mexico and USA, then a world title. The entire turnaround happened at the other end of the field.
Read the analysis FederationsGreat Britain runs on BreakAway. Here is what that actually means.
BreakAway DataIn March, the British American Football Association partnered with BreakAway to power Great Britain's Elite Flag Football Performance Programme.
Read the story CoachesNathan Williams goes to tournaments in disguise.
BreakAway DataHe helped coach USA Football's U15 girls to gold.
Read the story CoachesBrandon Baroody built UCF into a flag football power. It started at intramurals.
2026BreakAway DataWhat started as an intramural flag football team quickly turned into a passion for coaching.
Read the story AthletesAddy Curry made Team USA as a sophomore.
Spring26BreakAway DataTwo days after trials ended, her phone rang. It was the head coach of the USA U17 girls national team. Addy Curry, a sophomore from St.
Read the story AthletesKirsten Gudmalin had D1 offers on the horizon. She chose the JuCo route on purpose.
Spring26BreakAway DataSenior year at Sandalwood. A winning touchdown at the Pro Bowl Games.
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