Marc-Antoine Dequoy Named to Canada Men’s Flag Football Roster

Former Canadian Football League standout Marc-Antoine Dequoy has been named to Canada's 16-player men's flag football roster, continuing his football career just months after retiring from professional tackle football. The 31-year-old safety, who retired from the Montreal Alouettes in February after five seasons, was selected following a national team camp in Winnipeg earlier this month.

Dequoy, a Grey Cup champion and two-time CFL all-star, will join the other selected athletes at a training camp in California in June. From there, the final squad will be chosen to compete at the 2026 world championships in Duesseldorf, Germany, this August. That event carries significant stakes, as it serves as a direct qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where flag football will make its Olympic debut.

The top two men's and women's teams from the world championships will secure Olympic berths. If the United States, which has an automatic host nation spot, reaches either final, the top three teams will advance.

The men's roster features several other players with professional experience. Former CFL quarterback Michael O'Connor and former NFL tight end Antony Auclair were named,...