FIFA will launch the Women’s Champions Cup, the first global club competition in women’s football, annually from 2026 onwards.
Here’s all you need to know about the Women’s Champions Cup.
What is the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup?
The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup is a new annual global club competition set to kick off in 2026. It will involve the six winners of the confederation club competitions, who will compete for this new global title in the years when the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup does not take place.
How many teams will participate in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup?
The six winners of the confederation club competitions will participate in the tournament.
What is the format of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup?
Preliminary stage format: The preliminary stage will consist of the following rounds:
– Round 1: The AFC champion will host the OFC champion.
– Round 2: The winner of Round 1 will visit the CAF champion.
– Semifinals: The winner of Round 2 will progress to the semifinals to face the UEFA champion, while the Concacaf champion will play the CONMEBOL champion.
– Final Four phase: The final stage will comprise the semifinals, a third-place play-off, and the final.
When will the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup take place?
The inaugural edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup will be held in 2026.
What are the confirmed dates for the first three editions of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup?
– FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026: January 28 to February 1 2026 (Final Four phase)
– FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027: January 27 to January 31 2027 (Final Four phase)
– FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2029: January 24 to January 28 2029 (Final Four phase)
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