The four clubs that have qualified for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ final phase now have a clear understanding of their objectives, following the unveiling today of the new trophy that will be awarded to the winners of FIFA’s inaugural Women’s Global Club Competition.
The historic moment was experienced by a distinguished audience, as students from a school near Brentford Stadium, the host venue for Wednesday’s semi-finals, received an exclusive first look at the prestigious trophy. The unveiling was conducted by former England international and Arsenal legend Alex Scott, alongside two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup™ winner and FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis—two influential role models inspiring the next generation of women’s football enthusiasts.
“It was a pleasure to spend time with the children and witness their excitement as they saw the trophy up close,” said Ellis. “I can’t wait to see them in the stadium in just a few days’ time.”
During the event, the children were given official tournament merchandise, participated in a Q&A session with Ellis and Scott, and had the opportunity to view the trophy. Next week, they will attend one of the semi-final matches at Brentford Stadium, scheduled for Wednesday, January 28.
“As a former coach, I firmly believe we must seize every opportunity to engage with the younger generation and share the values and magic of our sport. This incredible new tournament will help inspire a new generation of passionate women’s football supporters – girls and boys alike – and support the game’s continued evolution and growth.”
Supporters can look forward to two high-quality encounters: the first match will see Concacaf champions Gotham FC (United States) face the team that prevailed in last year’s CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina, SC Corinthians (Brazil) at 12:30 GMT (13:30 CET).
“It’s incredible to see the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup come to life here in London, bringing together champions from every continent to compete on a truly global stage,” said FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™ Ambassador, Scott.
This will be followed by an exciting match between UEFA Women’s Champions League titleholders, Arsenal Women FC (England), and ASFAR (Morocco), winners of the CAF Women’s Champions League, at 18:00 GMT (19:00 CET).
“Having dedicated my life to football, I know how important moments like this are. The talent on show will be world class and I hope it inspires the next generation to dream even bigger. This is a defining moment for women’s club football and I’m proud that London is at the heart of it.”
On Sunday, 1 February, the action will move to Arsenal Stadium, where the first women’s intercontinental club champions will be crowned. The venue will host both the third-place play-off at 14:45 GMT (15:45 CET) and the final at 18:00 GMT (19:00 CET), bringing the first FIFA Women’s Champions Cup to a memorable close.
The competition is a catalyst for the future of women’s football worldwide, elevating its profile and increasing global visibility for the next generation of elite female athletes.
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