USA wheelchair rugby team wins world title after 16 years
On August 23, 2026, the USA wheelchair rugby team won their first World Championship in 16 years, defeating Australia 57-51 in the final held in São Paulo, Brazil. This victory marks the USA's first global title since 2010, with Japan taking bronze after beating Great Britain. The tournament featured 12 teams competing in 46 matches.
On August 23, 2026, the United States wheelchair rugby team won the World Championship for the first time in 16 years. They secured the title in São Paulo, Brazil, defeating the defending champions, Australia, with a final score of 57-51. Co-captains Chuck Aoki and Sarah Adam were central to the effort, which returns the USA team to the top of the sport for the first time since 2010. The victory marks a successful conclusion to a long period of competition and brings fresh attention to wheelchair rugby across the United States.
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