Arsenal win first Women’s Champions Cup with thrilling victory over Corinthians

Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord struck in extra time to seal victory in the first FIFA Women’s Champions Cup on Sunday. He defeated Brazil’s Corinthians 3-2 in a rainy final at the Emirates Stadium.

Reigning Champions League winners Arsenal looked set to clinch the title in regulation time, leading 2-1 before Vic Albuquerque converted a 96th-minute penalty to force extra time.

Olivia Smith and Lotte Wubben-Moy also scored for Renee Slegers’ team before Foord beat goalkeeper Lele at her near post in the 104th minute to complete a dramatic winner of the Copa Libertadores champions, in front of a crowd that included FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

«It’s not often that you can make history at Arsenal, because history has been written so many times,» said Wubben-Moy. Air sports.

«We stand on the shoulders of giants. To come to this first competition and win it and do it with all our fans here in style – our fans are great, and that’s what we do it for.»

«Winning our first piece of silverware this year is a big step forward. We want more. Stay with us, there will be more to come in 2026.»

As the winner of FIFA’s new intercontinental tournament featuring champions from all six confederations, Arsenal will take home a $2.3 million prize.

The only negative of the evening was Arsenal goalkeeper Anneke Borbe being taken off on a stretcher after colliding with teammate Wubben-Moy late in extra time.

The timing of the tournament favored Arsenal, who are in the middle of the Women’s Super League season, while Corinthians are in pre-season and CONCACAF Champions Cup winners Gotham FC are in the off-season.

Arsenal had defeated Moroccan champions AS FAR 6-0 in Wednesday’s semi-finals, while Corinthians defeated Gotham of the National Women’s Soccer League 1-0 in the other semi-final.

Gotham secured third place with a 4-0 win against AS FAR earlier on Sunday.

Published on February 2, 2026