Foord sees off Corinthians in extra time to put Arsenal on top of the world

February 1, 2026

TL;DR

Arsenal defeated Corinthians 3-2 in extra time to win the inaugural Fifa Women's Champions Cup.
Arsenal benefited from being mid-season, while Corinthians was in pre-season.
The tournament was criticized for its timing and placement within Arsenal's schedule, sandwiched between critical WSL fixtures.
Arsenal's semi-final win against AS Far highlighted a significant investment and development gap in women's football.
Corinthians showed strong determination, twice coming from behind to force extra time.
The final saw controversial decisions, including a penalty awarded to Corinthians in added time.
Caitlin Foord scored the winning goal for Arsenal in extra time.
The tournament requires significant reevaluation to gain credibility and momentum.

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