2026 SheBelieves Cup

2026 SheBelieves Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesMarch 1–7
Teams4 (from 2 confederations)
Venue3 (in 3 host cities)
Final positions
Champions United States (8th title)
Runners-up Canada
Third place Colombia
Fourth place Argentina
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored10 (1.67 per match)
Attendance116,110 (19,352 per match)
Top scorerSix players (1 goal each)
Best player Alyssa Thompson
2025
2027

The 2026 SheBelieves Cup, named the 2026 SheBelieves Cup Presented by Visa for sponsorship reasons, was the 11th edition of the SheBelieves Cup, an invitational women's soccer tournament held in the United States. Featuring national teams from Argentina, Canada, Colombia, and the United States, the tournament was held from March 1 to 7, 2026.[1][2] The United States won the tournament with a record of 3 wins and no losses; the Most Valuable Player award was conferred on Alyssa Thompson of the United States.[3]

Argentina and Colombia made their second appearances in the SheBelieves Cup, while Canada made their fourth appearance.[1]

The final match featured a pre-game ceremony celebrating long-time United States player Tobin Heath in her home state of New Jersey.[1]

Format

This edition was once again a six-game, three-match-day format. There were two matches on each day. The teams pairings followed a round-robin format.[1] Three points were awarded for a win at the end of regulation. All matches ending in a draw resulted in a penalty shootout where the winner was awarded two points and the loser was awarded one point. [4]

Venues

Nashville, Tennessee Columbus, Ohio Harrison, New Jersey
Geodis Park[5] ScottsMiracle-Gro Field[6] Sports Illustrated Stadium[7]
Capacity: 30,109 Capacity: 20,371 Capacity: 25,000


Teams

Team FIFA Ranking[8]
(December 2025)
 United States
2
 Canada
10
 Colombia
20
 Argentina
30

Standings

Pos Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts
 United States (C, H) 3 3 0 0 0 4 0 +4 9
 Canada 3 1 1 0 1 4 2 +2 5
 Colombia 3 1 0 0 2 2 5 −3 3
4  Argentina 3 0 0 1 2 0 3 −3 1
Source: ESPN
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result; 5) fair play ranking.
(C) Champion; (H) Host

Results

Canada 4–1 Colombia
  • Gilles 31'
  • Sonis 67'
  • Collins 73'
  • Prince 90'
Report
United States 2–0 Argentina
Report
Attendance: 17,125
Referee: Timothy Derry (Trinidad and Tobago)

Argentina 0–1 Colombia
Report
United States 1–0 Canada
Report
Attendance: 18,545
Referee: Lizzet Garcia (Mexico)

United States 1–0 Colombia
A. Thompson 82' Report
Attendance: 22,385
Referee: Vimarest Diaz (Dominican Republic)

Goalscorers

There were 10 goals scored in 6 matches, for an average of 1.67 goals per match.

1 goal

Source: Soccerway

Following the final match, the Most Valuable Player award, called the Visa SheBelieves Cup MVP for sponsorship reasons, was awarded to Alyssa Thompson of the United States.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "The 2026 SheBelieves Cup, Presented By Visa, Will Feature The USA, Argentina, Canada And Colombia". ussoccer.com. United States Soccer Federation. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  2. ^ "The 2026 SheBelieves Cup Will Feature CANWNT, USA, Argentina and Colombia". Canada Soccer. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Women's National Team defeat Colombia 1-0 on late goal from Alyssa Thompson to win its eighth SheBelieves Cup, presented by Visa". US Soccer. March 7, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  4. ^ "Two Rules Changes Made to Regulations for 2026 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa". February 11, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  5. ^ Harris, Chris (January 7, 2026). "Geodis Park to host opening round matches of SheBelieves Cup". WSMV. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  6. ^ "SheBelieves Cup matches return to Columbus Crew's home stadium in 2026". WTTE. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  7. ^ "2026 SheBelieves Cup, pres. by Visa, Coming to Sports Illustrated Stadium". New York Red Bulls. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  8. ^ "Latest Women's World Ranking". FIFA. Retrieved January 7, 2026.