The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup moved a step closer to its historic finale on Monday with the official unveiling of the tournament’s new trophy, which will be presented to the winners of FIFA’s first-ever global women’s club competition.
According to a statement shared on FIFA’s X account, the trophy reveal took place in London and was held in the presence of pupils from a school near Brentford Stadium. The venue will host the semi-final matches on Wednesday, 28 January.
The unveiling was led by former England international and Arsenal legend Alex Scott, alongside FIFA’s Chief Football Officer and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup-winning coach, Jill Ellis.
Ellis described the event as a memorable experience, saying it was a pleasure to spend time with the children and see their excitement as they viewed the trophy up close. She added that she looked forward to seeing them at the stadium in the coming days.
She further noted that the occasion highlighted football’s role in inspiring young people, adding that the enthusiasm shown by the children served as a powerful reminder of the game’s ability to connect and motivate future generations.
Scott, who is an ambassador for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™, praised the tournament as a milestone for women’s club football. She explained that the competition brings together champion teams from every continent to compete on a global stage and said the high level of football on display is expected to inspire both young players and fans.
During the event, the children received official tournament merchandise, took part in a question-and-answer session with Ellis and Scott, and were given the opportunity to interact with the trophy. They will also attend one of the semi-final matches later this week.
On the pitch, the tournament gets underway at Brentford Stadium on Wednesday with two semi-final encounters. Concacaf champions Gotham FC of the United States will face Brazil’s SC Corinthians, winners of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina. This will be followed by a clash between UEFA Women’s Champions League holders Arsenal Women FC and Morocco’s ASFAR, champions of the CAF Women’s Champions League.
The competition will conclude on Sunday, February 1, at Arsenal Stadium, where the third-place play-off and the final will be played, crowning the first women’s intercontinental club champions.
FIFA stated that the Women’s Champions Cup is designed to elevate the global profile of women’s football, increase visibility for elite female players, and support the continued growth of the women’s game worldwide.
