The Rematch, Two Days Later: Israel vs Australia - IFAF World Flag 2026

Australia and Israel met again in Düsseldorf two days after their group stage game — this time with 11th place on the line, and it came down to two points. Australia had won the first meeting 36-26 in Group A, their only win on the field all tournament. The rematch went the other way: Israel 38-36. MATCH INFO Competition: IFAF World Flag 2026 — Men's 11th Place Game Venue: Düsseldorf Flag Football Complex, Garath Result: Israel 38-36 Australia AUSTRALIA'S FULL CAMPAIGN Group Stage: American Samoa 21-7 Australia Australia 36-26 Israel USA 40-7 Australia Best ranking playoffs Australia def. Nigeria (walkover) France 39-19 Australia Israel 38-36 Australia (11th Place Game) Final position: 12th WHY THIS MATTERS Düsseldorf 2026 was the first Olympic qualifying event for flag football ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Sixteen men's and sixteen women's teams from 19 nations competed, with two Olympic quota places per gender on the line. Italy and Canada took the men's quotas; the USA are already qualified as hosts. Düsseldorf 2026 is where the road to Los Angeles begins. ▶ Every Australia game: coming soon ▶ Every nation on the Road to LA28: coming soon The Global Sideline: American football, worldwide. Footage courtesy of IFAF. Used with accreditation. #FlagFootball #Israel #Australia #LA28 #IFAF #WorldFlag2026 Your premier destination for NFL International expansion, Historical and insightful analysis, and Flag Football. Hosted by a professional sports journalist, bringing you a unique global perspective on the game.