FIFA Women's Champions Cup
| Organiser(s) | FIFA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 5 March 2025 |
| Region | International |
| Teams | 6 |
| Related competitions | FIFA Women's Club World Cup |
| Current champions | Arsenal (1st title) |
| Most championships | Arsenal (1 title) |
| Broadcaster(s) | International FIFA+ DAZN (semi-final, final, and third-place matches) |
| 2026 FIFA Women's Champions Cup | |
The FIFA Women's Champions Cup is an international women's football competition organized by FIFA. First held in 2026, the tournament features the champion clubs from each of the six continental confederations, competing annually—except in years when the quadrennial FIFA Women's Club World Cup is held—to determine the world's premier women's club team.[1]
History
In March 2025, FIFA announced the introduction of the Women's Champions Cup as part of its commitment to enhance women's club football globally. The inaugural tournament took place in 2026 (with first and second round matches held in late 2025), marking a significant milestone in providing a global platform for women's club teams to compete at the highest level.[2]
Format
For the inaugural event, the competition involves six teams, each representing one of FIFA's continental confederations. The semi-finals and final will be played at a neutral venue, and structured as follows:
- Round 1: The champions of the AFC Women's Champions League hosts the champions of the OFC Women's Champions League.
- Round 2: The champions of the CAF Women's Champions League hosts the winner from Round 1.
- Semi-finals: The Round 2 winner advances to play the champions of the UEFA Women's Champions League, while the champions of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup face the champions of the Copa Libertadores Femenina.
- Final and third-place match: The semi-final winners contest the final, and the losers play in the third-place match.
Seeding for the 2027 edition of the tournament will be based on results from 2026.[3]
Results
Finals
| Year | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Venue | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Arsenal | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Corinthians | Emirates Stadium | London, England | 25,031 |
Trophy
The trophy for the FIFA Women's Champions Cup was revealed on 19 January 2026 in London, prior to the inaugural competition's semi-finals. The trophy has a design similar to the men's Club World Cup trophy used since 2025 (which in itself is modeled after the Voyager Golden Records).[4] The front of the trophy features map engravings of all six continental confederations arranged in a hexagonal shape, with a world map in the center reflecting "both the global reach of women’s club football and the international significance of the tournament".[5]
The winners of the competition are also entitled to receive the FIFA Champions Badge; it features an image of the trophy, which the reigning champion is entitled to display on its first-team kit only, up until and including, the final of the next championship.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "FIFA Council approves unprecedented prize money pot for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and takes key decisions on women's competitions". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Timelines and formats of landmark FIFA Women's Club Competitions confirmed". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026: Everything you need to know". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 18 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ Noronha, Anselm (15 May 2025). "Club World Cup trophy: Everything you need to know about FIFA's innovative new tournament award". Goal.com. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Dazzling FIFA Women's Champions Cup Trophy unveiled in London". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "All-New FIFA Women's Club World Cup Champions Badge Revealed - Arsenal Women's to Wear It for 4 Years". Footy Headlines. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.