As of 2024, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) ranks the United States men's team 1st worldwide.

The United States finished in fourth place after losing the bronze medal game to France with a score of 45–0.

[6] The United States won its third consecutive, and fourth overall title at the 2018 tournament, winning against Israel in the quarterfinals, Denmark in the semifinals, and Austria in the finals.

Quarterback Darrell Doucette led the team with an outstanding performance in the final, throwing six touchdown passes to four different receivers in a commanding 53–21 victory over Austria.

[13] The 2022 World Games, which marked the 40th anniversary of the event, took place from July 7–17, 2022, and was hosted at Birmingham's Legion Field.

Team USA scored 3–0 in pool play,[14] and defeated Germany in the quarterfinals, Austria in the Semifinals, and Italy by 46–36 in the final game.

[15] On October 16, 2023, the NFL and IFAF announced that flag football had been officially approved as a sport for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.