Recap: 2026 FISU World Cheerleading Championships

Team Canada wrapped up the 2026 FISU World Cheerleading Championships with two podium finishes, earning silver in the All Female Elite division and bronze in Coed Premier on Sunday.

Canada’s All Female Elite team, made up of student-athletes from the University of Alberta, entered as defending world champions after winning gold at the previous championships. The Albertans placed second with a final score of 61.82 after scoring 62.30 on Saturday and 61.50 on Sunday.

Australia won the world title with a final score of 70.64.

The silver medal gives Canada a second straight podium finish in the All Female Elite category and adds to the University of Alberta program’s international success.

In Coed Premier, Canada earned bronze in its first appearance in the division. Representing the country were student-athletes from the University of British Columbia, who finished with a final score of 66.08.

The UBC squad opened with a score of 68.60 before posting 64.40 in Sunday’s final performance to secure third place behind the United States (84.12) and Japan (78.28).

The results capped a successful championship for Canada in Gothenburg, with both entries reaching the podium against international competition.

The FISU World Cheerleading Championships bring together top university cheerleading programs from around the world, giving student-athletes the opportunity to represent their country while showcasing the growth of cheerleading in university sport.