The inaugural 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup kicks off its global club showdown in 2026, pitting the top women’s teams from each confederation against one another in a knockout format.
This annual tournament (held in non-Club World Cup years) replaces regional qualifiers with a streamlined path to glory, featuring six elite clubs.
The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup preliminary rounds wrapped up on December 18, 2025. The excitement now shifts to London for the semi-finals and beyond. Arsenal vs Corinthians have reached on the final match of the Champions Cup and AS FAR vs Gotham FC are fighting for the third-place position.
Here’s a breakdown of the teams, format, results, schedule, venues, and more.
2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup – Teams, Format, Standings, and Fixtures
Qualified Teams
Six continental champions earn their spots based on the previous season’s results. Here’s the complete lineup, along with their entry stage:
| Confederation | Team | Qualification | Entry Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC (Asia) | Wuhan Chegu Jiangda WFC (China) | 2024/25 AFC Women’s Champions League winners | Round 1 |
| CAF (Africa) | ASFAR (Morocco) | 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League winners | Round 2 |
| CONMEBOL (South America) | Corinthians (Brazil) | 2025 Copa Libertadores Femenina winners | Semi-finals |
| CONCACAF (North/Central America) | Gotham FC (USA) | 2024/25 CONCACAF W Champions Cup winners | Semi-finals |
| OFC (Oceania) | Auckland United FC (New Zealand) | 2025 OFC Women’s Champions League winners | Round 1 |
| UEFA (Europe) | Arsenal (England) | 2024/25 UEFA Women’s Champions League winners | Semi-finals |
Tournament Format
- Structure: Pure knockout—no group stage. Lower-seeded confederations (AFC, CAF, OFC) play preliminary rounds hosted by the higher entrant. Winners advance to semi-finals against direct qualifiers (CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, UEFA).
- Round 1: AFC hosts OFC.
- Round 2: CAF hosts the Round 1 winner.
- Semi-finals: Round 2 winner vs. UEFA; CONCACAF vs. CONMEBOL (neutral venue).
- Final Phase: Winners to the final; losers to the third-place match. Ties are resolved by extra time and penalties.
- Total Matches: 5 (2 prelim + 2 semis + 1 final/third-place doubleheader).
- Duration: October 2025 to February 2026.
Results & Standings
No traditional standings due to the knockout setup, but here’s the progress so far (all times local):
| Round | Date | Match | Score | Venue | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Oct 8, 2025 | Wuhan Chegu Jiangda 1-0 Auckland United | 1-0 | Wuhan Sports Centre, China | Goal: Jiang Chenjing (88′). Attendance: 18,000+. Wuhan advances. |
| Round 2 | Dec 14, 2025 | ASFAR 2-1 (AET) Wuhan Chegu Jiangda | 2-1 | Stade Municipal de Berrechid, Morocco | Goals: Wang Shuang (29′) for Wuhan; Hajar Saïd (89′), Sanaâ Mssoudy (104′) for ASFAR. ASFAR advances to semis. |
- Top Scorers (so far): 1 goal each – Jiang Chenjing (Wuhan), Hajar Saïd (ASFAR), Sanaâ Mssoudy (ASFAR), Wang Shuang (Wuhan).
- Overall Stats: 4 goals in 2 matches; average attendance ~17,500.
2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Semifinal and Final Schedule & Fixtures
The final phase is set for London. All times GMT:
| Date | Stage | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 28, 2026 18:00 | Semi-final 1 | Arsenal vs AS FAR | 6-0 | Brentford Community Stadium |
| Wed, Jan 28, 2026 12:30 | Semi-final 2 | Corinthians vs Gotham FC | 1-0 | Brentford Community Stadium |
| Sun, Feb 1, 2026 14:45 | Third-Place Match | AS FAR vs Gotham FC | Emirates Stadium | |
| Sun, Feb 1, 2026 18:00 | Final | Arsenal vs Corinthians | Emirates Stadium |
Tickets are on sale via the official ticket site—expect high demand for the Emirates showdown!
Venues
- Prelim Rounds: Hosted by entrants (Wuhan, China, for Round 1; Berrechid, Morocco, for Round 2).
- Final Phase: All in London, England.
- Brentford Community Stadium (capacity: 17,250) – Semi-finals.
- Emirates Stadium (capacity: 60,704) – Third-place & Final.
How to Watch 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Matches
- Global Streaming: Free on FIFA+ (live and on-demand).
- Local Providers: Check FIFA.com for region-specific TV/broadcasters (e.g., potential ESPN in the USA, Sky Sports in the UK).
- Highlights: Available post-match on FIFA’s YouTube and social channels.
Prize Money & Legacy
Specific details about the prizes have not yet been made public, but anticipate increasing rewards based on performance, similar to the Men’s Club World Cup (for example, winners may receive around $10 million or more).
This tournament will determine the first global women’s club champion and will establish seedings for future editions, which are scheduled for January 27-31, 2027, and January 24-28, 2029.
Arsenal enters as favorites with their stacked squad, but ASFAR’s comeback grit and Gotham’s NWSL firepower could spark upsets.
