Fifa picks Miami for 2027 Champions Cup; Corinthians runners-up on debut | OneFootball

FIFA announced on Monday (28) that the next edition of the Women’s Champions Cup will be played in Miami, United States, from January 27 to 31, 2027. The tournament, which brings together the continental champions, will reach its second edition.

Corinthians took part in the inaugural edition of the competition, held in London at the start of 2026, and finished as runners-up. In the semifinal, the black-and-white team beat Gotham FC 1-0 and advanced to the final. In the final, they were defeated by Arsenal 3-2 in a match played at Emirates Stadium in England.

Photo: ©Rodrigo Gazzanel / Ag. Corinthians

The competition brings together champion clubs from South America, Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The format includes opening matchups between Asian and Oceanian teams, with the winner facing the African representative. Whoever advances moves on to the final stage of the tournament.

To qualify for the 2027 edition, Corinthians need to win the Women’s Copa Libertadores again. The competition will be held from October 15 to 31 in Ecuador. The club from Parque São Jorge is the tournament’s most successful team, with six titles (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025).

Before that, the Brabas remain focused on the domestic season. Their next match will be this Friday (01), at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against Grêmio in Porto Alegre, for the ninth round of the Brazilian Women’s Championship.

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