In the meantime, here's where everything stands with the Olympic flag football plans. The addition of flag football for the 2028 Games was the result of lobbying efforts by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and the NFL. In October 2023, flag football was approved for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics, alongside squash, cricket, baseball-softball and lacrosse. NFL FLAG has more specific positions: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, center, rusher, defensive back and safety. We do know that six nations will be selected in both men's and women's flag football play at the LA28.