Corinthians seal place in the 2027 Women’s Libertadores before title bid | OneFootball

Corinthians still have two important decisions ahead in 2026, but they already know they will once again be in South America’s top club tournament next season. By qualifying for the final of the Brazilian Women’s Championship, the Brabas have already secured a place in the 2027 Women’s Libertadores.

The confirmation came after a 1-0 win over Bahia on Monday night (21) at Neo Química Arena. Jhonson scored the goal that sealed Corinthians’ second victory in the semifinal. As they had also won the first leg in Salvador by the same score, Alvinegro advanced with a 2-0 aggregate score.

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The continental berth is a direct result of the qualification rules adopted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The two finalists of the Brazilian Women’s Championship secure a place in the following season’s Libertadores. As a result, Corinthians and São Paulo, who will face each other in the national final, are already guaranteed spots in the 2027 edition.

Corinthians maintain their run in the continental tournament

The new qualification extends the Brabas’ regular presence in the Libertadores. Since the Corinthians women’s football department was revived in 2016, the team has been absent from the continental competition only once, in 2018.

At that time, Corinthians and Audax had a partnership in women’s football. Although the 2017 Libertadores title was won by the joint project, it was Audax that represented the team in the following edition.

Starting in 2019, Corinthians went on to play in every edition of the competition. During that stretch, they failed to lift the trophy only in 2020, when they finished in third place, and in 2022, when they were eliminated in the quarterfinals.

In total, the Brabas have won six Women’s Libertadores titles, in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025, a record that makes Corinthians the most successful club in the tournament’s history.

Before 2027, the Brabas still have another Libertadores ahead

Although their place for 2027 is already secured, Corinthians will still play in the 2026 Women’s Libertadores. As the reigning champions, Timão will travel to Quito, Ecuador, where the competition will be held from October 15 to 31.

Before the continental commitment, however, all attention will be on the Brazilian Championship final. Corinthians and São Paulo will battle for the national title in two Majestosos.

The first match is scheduled for this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with Corinthians as the home side, while the CBF still needs to make the stadium official. The second and decisive meeting will take place the following weekend, with São Paulo as the home side.

In this way, Corinthians reach the decisive stretch of 2026 with the chance to add to their collection of Brazilian Championship and Libertadores titles, while already having secured their place in next season’s continental tournament.

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