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.
With the Women’s Champions Cup preliminary rounds wrapped up on December 18, 2025, the excitement now shifts to London for the semi-finals and beyond. 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 qualify based on the preceding season’s results. Here’s the full lineup, including 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 the 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 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.
Schedule & Fixtures
The final phase is set for London. All times GMT:
| Date | Stage | Match | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 28, 2026 | Semi-final 1 | Arsenal vs. ASFAR | 18:00 | Brentford Community Stadium |
| Wed, Jan 28, 2026 | Semi-final 2 | Gotham FC vs. Corinthians | 12:30 | Brentford Community Stadium |
| Sun, Feb 1, 2026 | Third-Place Match | SF1 Loser vs. SF2 Loser | 14:45 | Emirates Stadium |
| Sun, Feb 1, 2026 | Final | SF1 Winner vs. SF2 Winner | 18:00 | Emirates Stadium |
Tickets are on sale via FIFA.com/tickets—expect high demand for the Emirates showdown!
Venues
- Prelim Rounds: Hosted by entrants (Wuhan, China, for Round 1; Berrechid, Morocc,o 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 & Broadcast
- 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 enter as favourites with their stacked squad, but ASFAR’s comeback grit and Gotham’s NWSL firepower could spark upsets. Who’s your dark horse?