Updated Top 10 Flag Football European Championship 2025 in Paris Predictions

The Road to Paris: Flag Football’s Fiercest Stage Yet

The table is set, and the stakes are higher than ever. From September 25 to 27, 2025, the IFAF European Flag Football Championship will unfold in Paris, France, hosting a record-breaking 43 national teams—24 in the men’s division, divided into four intense groups of six.

Only six teams will secure a spot at the 2026 World Championship (location TBD, likely Germany). From there, just three teams punch their ticket to Los Angeles for the Olympic Games in 2028 (LA28).

This breakdown covers only the men’s competition, for the simple reason of time constraints and respecting the knowledge gaps that could lead to inaccuracies, misinformation or unwanted criticism from the wider community. Therefore women's coverage is not coming. For now, let's focus on who we believe will rise to the top of the men’s bracket.

Official Group Draws & Key Updates

Here’s the latest overview of the group stage:

• Group A (Group of Death): Austria, Great Britain, Spain, Netherlands, Croatia, Georgia

• Group B: Germany, Denmark, Slovenia, Finland, Poland, Belgium

• Group C: France, Israel, Sweden, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary

• Group D: Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, Portugal, Norway, Ukraine

All groups were drawn using the IFAF serpentine method based on world rankings and recent tournament performances. Non-ranked teams were seeded randomly.

Slovenia Returns, FROGS Represent

One of the most exciting stories comes from Slovenia’s national team making a long-awaited return. Representing Enaa Ljubljana Frogs, players like Simon Medvešek, Matic Šteblaj, Jure Babnik, and Aleks Bordon are expected to battle for their spot in Paris. A strong performance in Group B could solidify Slovenia’s growing presence in European flag football.

Group Predictions Breakdown

Group A – The Group of Death

• 1st: Austria

• 2nd: Great Britain

• 3rd: Spain

• 4th: Netherlands

• 5th: Croatia

• 6th: Georgia

Group B

• 1st: Germany

• 2nd: Denmark

• 3rd: Slovenia

• 4th: Finland

• 5th: Poland

• 6th: Belgium

Group C

• 1st: France

• 2nd: Israel

• 3rd: Sweden

• 4th: Czech Republic

• 5th: Hungary

• 6th: Slovakia

Group D

• 1st: Italy

• 2nd: Ireland

• 3rd: Switzerland

• 4th: Portugal

• 5th: Norway

• 6th: Ukraine

  
  

  🏆 Final Top 10 Rankings (Men’s Division – Paris 2025)

  | 🥇 1st | 🇮🇹 Italy
  | 🥈 2nd | 🇩🇪 Germany
  | 🥉 3rd | 🇫🇷 France
  | 4th | 🇦🇹 Austria
  | 5th | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  | 6th | 🇮🇱 Israel
  | 7th | 🇩🇰 Denmark
  | 8th | 🇮🇪 Ireland
  | 9th | 🇨🇭 Switzerland
  | 🔟 10th | 🇪🇸 Spain

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What’s Next?

We’ll be publishing individual blogs on each group in the coming days, offering deep dives into players, strategies, and surprises to expect.

🎙️ Stay tuned as we also launch our podcast, featuring players, coaches, and analysts—some guests will definitely bring fireworks and opinions.

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