Gotham FC meets Corinthians in Women's Champions Cup semi-final

NJ/NY Gotham FC will face Corinthians in the semi-final of the FIFA Women's Champions Cup on January 26, 2026, in London. The matchup features the Concacaf champions against the Conmebol Libertadores Femenina winners. Both teams are preparing intensely ahead of the clash.

The inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup reaches its semi-final stage with NJ/NY Gotham FC set to play Corinthians on January 26, 2026, at a venue in London. Gotham FC earned their spot as Concacaf W Champions Cup winners, while Corinthians qualified through the Conmebol Libertadores Femenina.

Corinthians have been active in preparations, training in London before the semi-final. Coach Arthur Elias and player Cris Gambaré have traveled to England for the event. Additionally, Corinthians trio members, including Gabi Zanotti, secured UK visas ahead of the match, with Zanotti representing the club at a related FIFA event in London.

Gotham FC's path to the 2026 tournament highlights their regional dominance. Key players for Gotham include Jaedyn Shaw, Emily Sonnett, and Rose Lavelle. For Corinthians, notable figures are Nicole, Tamires, and Esther Gonzalez.

This intercontinental showdown underscores the growing global profile of women's club football, bringing together top teams from the Americas.

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Concerns mount over fairness in inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup

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As the first FIFA Women’s Champions Cup reaches its semifinals in London, participating clubs have raised issues about Arsenal’s home advantages and mismatched seasonal timings. Gotham FC faces Corinthians, while Arsenal meets AS FAR, with the final set for Emirates Stadium. FIFA defends the setup but acknowledges the event will evolve.

FIFA has revealed the venues for the inaugural 2026 Women's Champions Cup, with the final set for Arsenal Stadium in London on February 1. Semifinals will take place at Brentford Stadium on January 28, featuring Gotham FC against Corinthians and Arsenal facing the winner between ASFAR and Wuhan Chegu Jiangda. The tournament crowns the first global women's club champion.

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FIFA has unveiled the trophy for its first Women’s Champions Cup, set to crown the intercontinental club champion in London. The final phase features four continental winners: Arsenal, Gotham FC, Corinthians, and ASFAR. Semi-finals begin on January 28 at Brentford Stadium, with the final on February 1 at Arsenal Stadium.

FIFA has unveiled a record $2.3 million payout for winners of the first-ever Women's Champions Cup—the highest single award in women's club football history. The intercontinental tournament's final phase begins next week in London, with semi-finals on January 28 featuring top clubs from four confederations, underscoring FIFA's investment in the sport's growth.

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Michele Kang's multi-club ownership group Kynisca has partnered with FIFA as the presenting sponsor for the inaugural Women's Champions Cup. The tournament's final phase will occur in London from January 28 to February 1, 2026. This deal aims to boost global visibility for women's club soccer.

Cruzeiro and Corinthians face off on Wednesday at Estádio Mineirão in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final, kicking off at 21:30. Both clubs revealed their starting lineups just before the match, having rested players in the previous round of the Brazilian Championship.

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The Football Association of Ireland has submitted a preliminary bid to host the 2029 UEFA Women's Champions League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. This follows an expression of interest lodged with UEFA in October, with the association highlighting the growing popularity of women's football in the country. Final bids are due in June, with UEFA expected to announce the host in September.

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