Corinthians qualify for first Copa das Campeãs, Fifa’s new tournament | OneFootball

The Corinthians won their sixth Women's Libertadores title this Saturday, by defeating Deportivo Cali on penalties in Argentina. This year's trophy, however, has a special taste. The São Paulo club will compete in the first edition of the FIFA Women's Champions Cup.

What is the Champions Cup?

The tournament brings together the six continental champion clubs of the season. The decisive phase, including semifinals, third-place match, and final, will be held in London, England, from January 28 to February 1, 2026.

Which clubs will participate?

Besides Corinthians, the Champions Cup also includes: Arsenal (winner of the UEFA Women's Champions League 2024/25), Auckland United (winner of the OFC Women's Champions League 2025), Gotham FC (winner of the Concacaf Women's Champions Cup 2024/25), and Wuhan Jiangda WFC (winner of the AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25).

There is still an open spot, which will be filled by the winner of the CAF Women's Champions League 2025. The tournament ends on November 23.

Bracket

The 2026 edition will have two knockout phases. Wuhan Jiangda (AFC champion) hosted Auckland United (OFC champion) in the first phase, won, and will now visit the CAF champion in the second phase.

The winner will face Arsenal (UEFA champion). Meanwhile, Corinthians will face Gotham, the Concacaf champion.

The winner of the semifinals will compete in the final, and the runner-up will compete for third place.

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