CBF president hails Palmeiras and Corinthians in 2026 Women's Supercopa | OneFootball

Osmar Stabile, Samir Xaud, and Leila Pereira at the 2026 Women's SupercupCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

The president of the CBF, Samir Xaud, congratulated Palmeiras and Corinthians for the great final of the 2026 Women's Supercup on Saturday afternoon (7), at Arena Barueri, in Barueri (SP). After a 1-1 draw in regular time, Palmeiras defeated Corinthians in the penalty shootout by 5 to 4.

In an interview with CBF TV, the president praised Palmeiras' title and made a point of recognizing the merits of Corinthians, who made Brazilian and South American football proud with their runner-up finish at the FIFA Women's Champions Cup last week.

“It was an excellent match. The athletes gave their all, it was a hard-fought game until the end. Congratulations to Corinthians, they represented us well outside Brazil, played an excellent match against Arsenal, and I congratulated the girls personally. We took our women's football to the world. And I want to congratulate Palmeiras, who became champions today. The fans showed up, pushed the team, and in penalties, it's a bit about luck and competence, and today it was Palmeiras' day,” highlighted Samir Xaud.

CBF President, Samir Xaud, presents the 2026 Women's Supercup trophy to PalmeirasCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

The Supercup kicked off the Brazilian women's football calendar – starting next Thursday (12), the ball will already be rolling for the Brasileirão Feminino A1. Its new format, a contest between the Brazilian champion and the Copa do Brasil champion, is part of a series of CBF investments in the sport.

In total, the changes implemented represent, starting this season, an investment of R$ 685 million in women's competitions, with a 41% increase in dates on this calendar, an 84% increase in the number of matches, and a 69% increase in spots in the national calendar.

“It's a special moment for women's football, our first event of the year with them. We will continue working and investing more. Today the Supercup prize was a record, and we want to keep promoting and strengthening it. We have a World Cup at home and we have to treat women's football well, make it grow, so that we can keep the World Cup trophy here in Brazil,” he celebrated.

CBF President, Samir Xaud, awards Palmeiras president, Leila Pereira, with the 2026 Women's Supercup champion's medalCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

The Competitions Board, represented by its director, Julio Avellar, and the Women's Competitions Manager, Aline Pellegrino, highlighted the importance of the Women's Supercup.

“I want to congratulate Corinthians and Palmeiras, it was a hard-fought match decided on penalties, it could have gone either way. It's important to highlight all the investments being made in women's football, in the year before the World Cup. The CBF announced a package of changes that reinforces the importance and magnitude of women's football for the organization,” noted Avellar.

“It was a very important Supercup, with a very high technical level, a final that ended in a draw and went to penalties, between the Brazilian champion and the Copa do Brasil champion, due to the return of the Copa do Brasil in 2025. I am very happy, the outcome is extremely positive, these teams are leaving with an interesting prize for the start of the season. I am sure that everyone in Brasileirão A1 and the Copa do Brasil will dream of being part of this celebration next year. May we continue to give more and more visibility and importance to this great match that opens the season,” said Pellegrino.

Julio Avellar awards a member of Palmeiras' coaching staff with the 2026 Women's Supercup champion's medalCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

Palmeiras President celebrates the title

Palmeiras president, Leila Pereira, praised the achievement for the club's women's football. Winners of the last Copa do Brasil, the title won this Saturday (7) added an unprecedented trophy to Palmeiras' collection.

“I am very happy, it is an unprecedented title for Palmeiras women's football. I have been president of Palmeiras for 4 years and today we won our sixth title, so it is a great joy for me. I have to congratulate our athletes, our coaching staff, and especially our director, Alberto Simão, who does an impeccable job in Palmeiras women's football,” she celebrated.

“I am very proud to be the only female club president in South America to have the happiness and ability to invest in women's football and see the evolution of our athletes, our team. I am very happy and you can count on the president of Palmeiras, because more investments will come so that we can celebrate many, many titles,” she concluded.

Palmeiras President, Leila Pereira, with the 2026 Women's Supercup trophyCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

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