World Cup History


3rd Annual World Cup of Flag Football
Feb 20-24th,2002





World Cup Recap By Carlos Munoz

DAVIE (Flo.) -- Team USA found out beer wasn't the only Canadian product with a bite at the World Cup of Flag Football Feb. 20-24.Team Canada scored a safety to erase USA's scoreless bid in the final two minutes, but Canada could not punch the ball in on offense, as USA held on to a 7-2 victory in the 9-man contact championship game, at the Bamford Sports Complex in Davie, Florida.Canada did little offensively against an intimidating USA defense that did not allow a single point prior to the championship contest. Nearly 1000 people were in attendance, as the USA stopped Canada's offense on its own one yardline with two minutes left in regulation.The Canadian team then stuffed the USA in the endzone for a safety to give its offense another shot at finding the endzone. But USA's defense tightened up and held Canada until time expired, to claim their third consecutive tournament title.It was the second-straight World Cup the Canadians lost to Team USA, who won 10-9 last year on a comeback with 38 seconds left. Quarterback Jim Dutra, running back Tony Baker and wide receiver Todd Jones each played on last year's team and returned to claim another title.Team USA's title came despite adverse conditions, which saw only seven of 16 countries participate because of travel restrictions enforced after the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, Pentagon in Washington D.C. and an airliner in Pennsylvania. The USA, Mexico, Canada, England, Venezuela,France and Israel were represented at the World Cup.Team USA's victory highlighted the tournament, which was celebrated with a Bud Girls versus FlagMag.com girls game at halftime and a fireworks display.Venezuela, who narrowly defeated Israel 21-20 in overtime, could not fend off a stingy England team in the playoffs. England scored two touchdowns in the final 5:00 to dissolve a 12-0 deficit and win 13-12. Israel scored a touchdown against Venezuela in overtime, but elected to go for the 2-point conversion and failed.Team Mexico extended its win streak in the women's 7-man no contact with a 22-20 victory over Canada.Canada got an 18-yard strike from Christie Hughes to a diving Dorita Kobylecki to maintain a drive with less than a minute to play. Hughes then tossed a quick touchdown pass to make it a 22-20 game, but Canada failed on its 2-point conversion to place second.
The USA, Canada, Mexico and Venezuela participated in the women's 7-man no contact division. Switzerland was in attendance but opted to only watch and learn for next year.In Open tournament play, Seventy Four Teams, 20 international, participated this year. .Nearly triple the number of teams from the previous year where Twenty Seven played. Mexico and Canada each brought six teams from there country. In 8Man Gold, The East West All Stars went undefeated and topped the USFTL National Champs, DC Bad Boy Bull Dogs 21-6 in the title Game. In the 8Man Silver Division, the Cardinals of Springfield,MA came out of the Losers bracket and defeated Maine's Fed Ex 7-0 for the title. This division saw some good action as Boston's Bowl Hogs defeated Venezuela on a punt return in the final minute to claim a 12-8 victory.7Man No Contact was the most competitive division, as FlagMag #1 & #2 ranked teams were eliminated by Florida teams. The Championship came down to an all Florida Final and went to Overtime. Elvis Lives of St Pete held of the Horsemen 21-20 for the crown. Q.B. Brad Corliss connected with Team USA player Brett Angell for the winning extra point.In the Women's 7Man No Contact, Mexico Red of Mexico City,MX defeated a highly favored Aquailas Blancas 18-6. The Aguilas Blancas of Mexico City,MX have won the last three World Cups, four time college national champs and the Mexican National champs.This was there first loss to a women's team in four years. The Aguilas Blancas defeated Mexico Red early 12-6 knocking them to the losers bracket. Due to roster limitations of 16 people, the championship games are single elimination for the World Cup.(Both Teams had one loss)4Man Gold witnessed an upset, as FlagMag's Raw Talent of Miami won the highly competitive tournament. This division had the most number of teams 21, with Teams from FL,GA,LA,CA,MA,NH ,and OH. It was an all Miami Final as Raw Talent defeated Sting 26-24.In the 4Man Silver, Miami's LaBrigada defeated Canada's Hitmen 22-6 for the Title. LaBrigada went 4-0 and its closest game was the championship. In 4Man Bronze, Smoke of Atlanta,GA defeated the Heat of La,CA 26-14 for the title. In Women's 4Man, The Law Offices of Miami,FL defeated the Black Widows of Boston,MA 12-0 for the Title.

2002-Results/Photos

2nd Annual The 2001 World Cup of Flag Football was held in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Twelve countries, 40 teams, and a total of 1000 people participated in the three day event that began January 19th. For the second consecutive year, the finals featured Team USA and Team Canada battling it out for the World Cup Trophy. Team USA once again captured the title in a thrilling 10-9 triumph that was capped off by the winning touchdown with only 38 seconds left in the game. The World Cup again featured Women’s competition from five different Countries. For the second consecutive year, Team Mexico defeated Team USA in the World Cup Final 35-7.

The 2000 World Cup of Flag Football was held in Cancun, Mexico. Six countries, 20 teams, and a total of 400 people participated in the five day event that began February 24th and crowned Team USA as the best flag football nation in the world. Team USA captured the title by defeating Team Canada 22-0 in the Men’s World Cup Final. The World Cup also featured women’s competition where Team Mexico made a statement as the World Best by defeating Team USA in the finals 28-6. Photos/Results-2001

1st Annual

WORLD CUP OF FLAG FOOTBALL
FEB 24TH-29TH,2000
CANCUN,MEXICO

U.S Claims World Cup Title

Cancun, Mexico -- The reigning United States champions captured the 2000 World Cup of Flag Football title with a 22-0 whitewashing over Canada, completing a successful 9-man ineligible tournament at Cancun Feb. 26 and 27.

Todd Jones put the United States on the scoreboard with a 10-yard touchdown reception, and Ray Reyes added the conversion for an 8-0 lead. Todd Jones then scored on a 5-yard catch, and the Americans later increased the lead to 20-0 after Todd Jones hauled in a 50-yard pass before lateralling to Ray Tarranto for the TD. Brian Finn accounted for the conversion, and the U.S. held a commanding 22-0 advantage. Ed Freemond accounted for the final scoring when he sacked the Canadian quarterback for a safety.

In the semifinals, the United States defeated Mexico, 32-12, and Canada posted a 13-6 triumph over Argentina.

The U.S. and Argentina received opening-round byes, but Mexico and Canada advanced in quarterfinal action with wins against Germany and Venzuela, respectively. The final standings of the World Cup:

1. USA
2. Canada
3. Argentina
4. Mexico
5. Germany
6. Venezulea

In the Women's Championship, Mexico led 7-6 at halftime before eventually shellacking USA, 28-6.

Mexico def USA 28-6.

In the 10-team Open Tournament, FlagMag.com defeated Texcoco of Mexico City, 19-6. Earlier, FlagMag.com defeated Vaqueros in the semifinals, 33-0.

In the 12-team Women's Open tourney, Aquilas Blancas of Mexico City defeated FlagMag.com, 24-6. Semifinal actions saw Aquilas Blancas rock Chiapas, 46-6, and FlagMag.com edged Simply Marvelous of Florida A&M, 22-21.

The International Flag Football Federation conducted its second meeting at the World Cup, and seven countries were represented. They agreed to hold next year's World Cup in the United States from Feb. 25-29.

2000-Results/Photos