Brazil was crowned champions of the men’s and women’s tournaments at the 2026 South American Regional Flag Football Championship in Colombia after the form book was torn up and there were plenty of shocks in the knockout stages.

Argentina’s men and Colombia’s women remained unbeaten in Medellín after the group stages but were unable to turn that success into taking home the gold medal from the Cancha de Fútbol Marte No. 1 in Medellín.

In the men’s competition, the first surprise came when previously winless Chile cruised past Venezuela 37-12 for the right to meet 4-0 group winners Argentina in the semifinals. The Chileans the provided the shock of the tournament by upsetting Argentina 21-19 to advance to the gold medal game. In the other final four clash, host Colombia (3-1) was beaten 42-19 by a Brazil (2-2) team they had beaten by a single point in the group stages.

The Gold Medal Game was a close call as the Brazil team that will head to Germany to compete in IFAF World Flag 2026 from August 13 to 16 edged the final 28-26. Colombia beat Argentina to the bronze medal in a 32-28 victory.

In the women’s competition, Venezuela’s first win came by a single point over Chile to set up a semifinal clash with Colombia, which the hosts won 41-12. Brazil beat Argentina by the same score to advance to the final.

The Gold Medal went to Brazil though it was a close two-point win as Colombia was beaten 21-19. Argentina had too much firepower for Venezuela and won the meeting for third place with a 35-7 victory.

Men’s Tournament

Gold Medal Game Brazil 28 Chile 26

Bronze Medal Game Colombia 32 Argentina 28

Semifinals Argentina 19 Chile 21 Colombia 19 Brazil 42

Playoff Game Venezuela 12 Chile 37

Final Group Standings Argentina 4-0 Colombia 3-1 Brazil 2-2 Venezuela 1-3 Chile 0-4

Group Stages Results Argentina 41 Venezuela 7 Brazil 18 Colombia 19 Venezuela 20 Chile 12 Venezuela 20 Brazil 44 Chile 32 Argentina 34 Colombia 38 Venezuela 25 Chile 13 Brazil 22 Argentina 26 Colombia 20 Colombia 32 Chile 6 Brazil 28 Argentina 34

Women’s Tournament

Gold Medal Game Brazil 21 Colombia 19

Bronze Medal Game Argentina 35 Venezuela 7

Semifinals Colombia 41 Venezuela 12 Brazil 41 Argentina 12

Playoff Game Venezuela 14 Chile 13

Final Group Standings Colombia 4-0 Brazil 3-1 Argentina 2-2 Chile 1-3 Venezuela 0-4

Group Stages Results Venezuela 6 Chile 12 Brazil 27 Colombia 31 Argentina 26 Venezuela 19 Argentina 20 Chile 0 Venezuela 12 Brazil 29 Colombia 32 Venezuela 15 Brazil 20 Argentina 13 Chile 6 Colombia 43 Colombia 37 Argentina 0 Chile 6 Brazil 47