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Welcome to the 2009 IFAF Junior World Championship photo gallery.
Many of the nations who will be competing in Canton, Ohio in the summer of 2009 have competed on the international stage for many years.
The JWC photo gallery includes action from the 2008 European Junior Championship, international qualifying games for the JWC, the GE Global Challenge Bowl in Japan, the NFL Global Junior Championship from 1997 to 2007 and several other events.
Check back regularly to enjoy more photos as they are added to the gallery.
United States vs. Canada - Gold Medal Game
The United States faced its stiffest competition on Sunday, but still cruised to a 41-3 victory against Canada to win the Gold Medal.
Japan vs. Mexico - Bronze Medal Game
Japan wins the Bronze Medal as quarterback Yuichiro Araki throws for 354 yards and five touchdowns.
Sweden vs. Germany - Fifth Place Playoff
Germany repeats its 2008 European Junior Championship win against Sweden with a 14-0 victory to claim fifth place in Canton.
New Zealand vs. France - Seventh Place Playoff
France pulled everything together in its final game of the Junior World Championship to defeat New Zealand 34-6.
Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park
The Canton Symphony Orchestra played for the junior national teams competing in the 2009 IFAF Junior World Championship. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
Mexico vs. United States - Game 8
Mexico wasn't able to slow down a resilient U.S. attack, as Team USA was victorious 55-0. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
Canada vs. Japan - Game 7
Canada moves on to the Gold Medal Game after defeating Japan 38-35 on Wednesday. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
Sweden vs. France - Game 6
Sweden won its first game of the Junior World Championship by beating France 24-14. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
New Zealand vs. Germany - Game 5
Team Germany avenged its opening round loss by defeating New Zealand 52-7. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
Cleveland Browns Stadium Visit
All eight teams competing at the 2009 IFAF Junior World Championship were able to tour the Cleveland Browns' facilities on June 30. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
A Look at the Inaugural IFAF Junior World Championship
Photos from Canton, Ohio, at Walsh University, Fawcett Stadium and surrounding areas. (Photos courtsey of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
United States vs. France - Game 4
As day one of the inaugural Junior World Championship came to a close, the U.S. squad showed it meant business by defeating France 78-0. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
Mexico vs. Sweden - Game 3
Sweden was held scoreless as Mexico displayed its offensive ability en route to a 41-0 victory. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
Japan vs. Germany - Game 2
Japan came back from a 7-point halftime deficit to defeat Germany 10-7. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard Photography)
Canada vs. New Zealand - Game 1
New Zealand was no match for No. 1-seeded Canada, who easily won the tournament's first match-up 55-0. (Photos courtesy of Shawn Hubbard photography)
Team Mexico
Team Mexico qualified for the 2009 IFAF Junior World Championship after a 28-point shutout of Panama to claim the final Pan-American spot.
Team Bahamas vs. Team Panama - January 24, 2009
With a dominating 52-6 win against the Bahamas, Panama earned the right to face Mexico for the final Junior World Championship berth.
Team New Zealand vs. Team Australia - January 24, 2009
New Zealand qualified for the inaugural Junior World Championship with a 12-7 victory against Australia.
Team Japan
Japan will fly the flag for Asia as the continent's representative at the 2009 IFAF Junior World Championship.
Team France
France arrives at the 2009 IFAF Junior World Championship having qualified as the third-placed team at the 2008 European Junior Championship.
Team Germany
With a 9-6 victory against Sweden, Germany won the European Junior Championship - and the right to play in Canton.
Team Panama
Panama was hoping to qualify for the Junior World Championship, but came up short in a loss to Mexico in the final Pan-American qualifying game.
Team Sweden
Sweden finished second in the European Junior Championship to earn a spot in Canton, Ohio, in the summer of 2009.
Team Canada
Canada will enter the 2009 IFAF Junior World Championship as the tournament's No. 1 seed.
Team USA Chuck Kyle Press Conference
USA Football, the sport's national governing body on youth and amateur levels, has named Chuck Kyle of Cleveland's St. Ignatius High School the head coach of the United States' first junior national team in football.
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