1999 IFAF World Championship

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1999 IFAF World Championship
Tournament details
Host nationFlag of Italy.svg Italy
Dates24 June – 4 July
No. of nations6
Final positions
Champions  Gold medal blank.svg Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Runner-up  Silver medal blank.svg Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Third-place  Bronze medal blank.svg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
2003

The 1999 IFAF World Championship was the inaugural IFAF World Championship, an international American football championship run by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). It was played in Palermo, Italy from 24 June to 4 July 1999. [1] The tournament was contested by six nations and was won by Japan. [1]

Contents

Participants

Rosters

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Linemen


Defensive Linemen

Linebackers


Defensive Backs

Special Teams

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

Group stage

Group A

TeamPldWLPFPA
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 2201430
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 2112861
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 2027117
Quarter1234Total
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 777728
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 07007
  • Date: June 24
Quarter1234Total
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 243582289
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 00000
  • Date: June 27
Quarter1234Total
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 217121454
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 00000
  • Date: June 30

Group B

TeamPldWLPFPA
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 2207814
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 2113630
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 202676
Quarter1234Total
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 736622
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 06006
  • Date: June 25
Quarter1234Total
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 777324
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 0014014
  • Date: June 28
Quarter1234Total
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 1416141054
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 00000
  • Date: July 1

Fifth place match

Quarter1234Total
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 0001010
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 07007

    Third place match

    Quarter1234Total
    Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 101331238
    Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 067013
    • Date: July 3

    Final

    Quarter1234OTTotal
    Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 000066
    Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 000000
    • Date: July 4

    Both teams entered the gold medal game undefeated in group play. The Mexico defense had not allowed any points, shutting out their two previous opponents, and the Mexican offense was impressive in beating Finland 89-0 (the most points ever in an IFAF Tournament game) and Italy 54-0. The Championship Game was a defensive struggle, with both teams committing turnovers (5 by Mexico, 2 by Japan), and for the first time in the tournament, Mexico did not score a point in any quarter. Japan held a slight advantage in total yards gained (233 to Mexico's 198). In overtime, Japan scored first on 5 yard pass from Sunaga to Abe. The extra point kick was wide, and Japan led 6-0. As they had all game, the Japanese defense kept Mexico out of the endzone, sealing the victory for Japan.

    Winner

    1999 IFAF World Cup winners
    Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg
    JAPAN
    First title

    Statistics

    PosTeamGamesWinLosePoints forPoints againstDifference
    1Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan 3308414+70
    2Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 3211436+137
    3Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 3217443+31
    4Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 3124199-58
    5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3121683-67
    6Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 30314127-113

    References

    1. 1 2 Kelly, Roger (24 November 2018). "First ever IFAF World Cup of American Football featured in NFL Films". American Football International. Retrieved 18 June 2023.

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