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German and Austrian teams shine at Flag Football EM 2025!
Germany and Austria shine at the IFAF Flag Football European Championship 2025 in Paris. Unbeatable in the preliminary round, on the way to the quarter-finals.
German and Austrian teams shine at Flag Football EM 2025!
The IFAF Flag Football European Championship 2025 in Paris has started with a bang! On the first day of the competition, which takes place from September 24th to 27th, both the German and Austrian teams put on an outstanding opening program. How Olympics.com reported, all four teams - the men and women from Germany as well as the men and women from Austria - remained undefeated in their preliminary round games and appear to be in a strong position.
The German men, who are starting as defending champions, shone in their group with victories against Poland, Belgium and Finland. The next games are particularly promising: on Friday they play against Slovenia and Denmark. A win against one of these two teams would catapult the “boys” into the quarterfinals. The men from Austria can also be satisfied with their three wins, with the match against Spain being particularly exciting.
Women on the rise
Not only the men, but also the German women were very convincing. They didn't concede a point in their matches against Ireland and Denmark and showed that they can be at the top. The Austrian women are also the top favorites after finishing fourth at the World Games in Chengdu, China. They were also able to convince in their three games and are aiming to go into the tournament as title candidates.
The importance of this European Championship cannot be underestimated. Placing among the top six teams secures the Austrians a ticket to the 2026 World Cup in Düsseldorf, which in turn qualifies for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. As the athletes and those responsible emphasize, this qualification lies in their own hands - an exciting prospect for the teams.
Austria's strong lineup
Now things are getting serious for the teams – both the men and women from Austria have prepared excellently. Men's head coach Michael Salamon emphasizes the quality of the roster and the inclusion of young players. The team is well positioned with talented players like Luis Effenberger, Valentin Ehrenfried and Alexander Hülse. The decisive matches in Paris will show whether this preparation pays off.
The Austrian women, led by head coach Robert Riedl, also rely on a mixture of experience and youthful enthusiasm. Players like Sophie Einfalt, Tabea Fiegl and Karoline Kugler are ready to repeat the successes from recent competitions. Together, they are well equipped to thrive in a highly competitive environment.
In the midst of all these exciting events, the IFAF Americas Flag Football Championships are taking place at the same time, where the USA triumphed against Mexico in the gold medal game. How American Football International reported, the game was characterized by an exciting score change and ended with a narrow 40-36 for the USA.
The next few days in Paris promise a lot of action and exciting moments. Fans and families are eagerly awaiting the further games of the Austrian and German teams, who will do everything they can to achieve the best result. We'll keep you updated!