Austria 2011 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL
USA defends SWC title
USA won the gold medal at the IFAF World Championship against Canada with a score of 50:7 in front of 20.000 fans in Vienna, Austria.
Germany remains Europe's #1
Germany outlasted France 21:17 to claim fifth place at the IFAF Senior World Championship at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna.
Japan earns bronze medal
A blocked field goal in the final seconds of the game for the 3rd place at the IFAF World Championship saved the bronze medal for Team Japan.
[Translate to English:] © Herbert KratkyOne for the fans
Host Austria finally has the first win at the IFAF World Championship. The Austrians beat Australia in the game for the 7th place.
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Group A
| Teamname | W | L | T | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 14 |
| Mexico | 2 | 1 | 0 | 94 | 22 |
| Germany | 1 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 90 |
| Australia | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 156 |
Group B
| Teamname | W | L | T | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 51 |
| Japan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 47 |
| France | 1 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 96 |
| Austria | 0 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 84 |
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USA defends SWC title
USA won the gold medal at the IFAF World Championship against Canada with a score of 50:7 in front of 20.000 fans in Vienna, Austria.
Germany remains Europe's #1
Germany outlasted France 21:17 to claim fifth place at the IFAF Senior World Championship at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna.
Japan earns bronze medal
A blocked field goal in the final seconds of the game for the 3rd place at the IFAF World Championship saved the bronze medal for Team Japan.
One for the fans
Host Austria finally has the first win at the IFAF World Championship. The Austrians beat Australia in the game for the 7th place.
France shocks host Austria
France shocked Austria 24:16 with a second half blitz of special teams, defensive and offensive weapons to steal third place.
Rookies of the year
Canada will mark its debut with a Gold Medal Game clash against traditional rival USA after a 31:27 victory against Japan.
USA advance to SWC final
Reigning World Champion USA is back in the final after an impressive 17:7 win against a tough Mexican team.
Germany gets first win
Underdog Australia gave Germany a hard time, but in the end the black red and gold got its first win at the IFAF World Championship.
Canada the team to beat
Team Canada beat host Austria in an exciting game 36:14 in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Grazer UPC Arena.
Japans as good as it gets
Japan moved to within a win of appearing in a fourth consecutive IFAF Senior World Championship Gold Medal game with an efficient 35-10 victory over France.
USA taking no prisoners
The United States found five different ways to get to the end zone in a 48-7 win over Germany to join Mexico atop of Group A.
Can't stop the Mexicans
Mexico sent a message to the United States by scoring four more points than their rivals did against Australia in a convincing 65-0 win.
No mercy for France
Canada overcame a spirited first quarter from France to triumph 45-10 in the second Group B game in Graz.
Japan conquers Graz
Austria loses its opening game at the IFAF World Championship of American Football at home versus Team Japan 6:24.
Mexico fights down Germany
Mexico mounted a fourth quarter comeback to beat Germany 22-15 in the day’s second game of the IFAF World Championship.
USA wins SWC opener
Reigning Champion USA won the opening game of the IFAF World Championship against Australia 61:0 at Innsbruck's Tivoli stadium.
It's on!
The stage is set. The teams are ready to enter the field of glory. The IFAF World Championship is about to kick off this Friday.
Our house
Austria not only wants to wow people as the host of the 4th IFAF World Championship, but also as a serious contender.
Just go for gold
The team of the United States has one goal only: Go for gold and remain the world's best nation in American football.
Team Austria loses heartbreaker
Team Austria lost its only test match before the start of the IFAF World Championship to the Rose-Hulman College in overtime.
Black attack
Europe's reigning champion Germany is willing and able to surprise at the IFAF World Championship in Austria.
Show your colours!
The first merchandising products for the IFAF World Championship and Team Austria are now available. Get them here!
Austria is ready to go
Representatives of all participating nations inspected the facilities of the upcoming IFAF World Championship.
A sign for clean sports
The Star Ribbon anti-doping foundation and the IFAF World Championship committee support fairness in sports.
Bienvenido Mexico!
Mexico has a long American football tradition. The IFAF World Championship in Austria will mark another chance to finally win it all.
Vienna awaits the Champions
Everybody wants to come to Vienna! The new World Champions will be crowned in Austria's capital on July 16.
This is Team Japan
The runner-up of the 2007 IFAF World Championship is also the most successful nation in the history of the tournament.
Football takes over Graz
The beautiful city of Graz will be home to the B-group in this year's IFAF World Championship in Austria. This city is definitely worth a visit.
O Canada!
For the first time Football Canada is participating in an IFAF World Championship. The Canadiens will be one of the favorites.
Football inspires Innsbruck
Innsbruck is known the be the unofficial capital of the Alps. This summer its also one of the world capitals of American football.
Vive la France!
The French national team is considered to be a dangerous underdog in this year's IFAF World Championship. This is the Èquipe Tricolore!
Team Austria starts its mission
Players and coaches of the Austrian national team came together for the first time this year to practice for the World Championship.
Welcome the Australian Outback
Let's get down under and dirty! This summer Australia will participate in the IFAF World Championship for the second time since 1999.
Germany shuts out Italy
Lead by a strong defense Europe's reigning champion Germany dominated Italy in an exhibition game.
Aussies and Canada gone camping
Australia and Canada hold training camps in preparation for the upcoming IFAF World Championship in Austria.
Team USA names head coach
College football hall of famer Mel Tjeerdsma named head coach of the 2011 U.S. Men's National Team in football.
Japan claims final berth
The national team of Japan qualified for the 4th IFAF World Championship with an impressing 76-0 win over South Korea.
Huge honor for the World Cup
Dr. Heinz Fischer, Federal President of Austria, has commited his patronage for the upcoming World Championship of American Football.
Germany is getting ready
Europe's reigning champion Germany is bolstering its coaching staff with new position coaches for the World Championship.
The World falls short to USA
It was a close game between America’s top high school football players and the best high school-aged players from around the world.
Get your tickets now
Ticket sales have begun. Get yourself a ticket and gain access to the World Championship of American Football.
Innsbruck will host Team USA
Defending World Champion USA, European Champion Germany, Mexico and Australia will play at the Tivoli stadium in Innsbruck.
Team Austria plays in Graz
Playing in a group with Japan or South Korea, Canada and France, the host country Austria will face some of the world’s best teams.
Champions will be crowned in Vienna
The final game of the World Championship will kick off in Vienna's Ernst-Happel-Stadium on July, 16th. Nobody should miss that.