2026 SheBelieves Cup

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2026 SheBelieves Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesMarch 1–7
Teams4 (from 2 confederations)
Venue3 (in 3 host cities)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of the United States.svg  United States (8th title)
Runners-upFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Third placeFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Fourth placeFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored10 (1.67 per match)
Attendance116,110 (19,352 per match)
Top scorer 6 players (1 goal each)
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The 2026 SheBelieves Cup, named the 2026 SheBelieves Cup Presented by Visa for sponsorship reasons, was the 11th edition of the SheBelieves Cup, an invitational women's soccer tournament held in the United States. Featuring national teams from Argentina, Canada, Colombia, and the United States, the tournament was held from March 1 to 7, 2026. [1] [2]

Contents

Argentina and Colombia made their second appearances in the SheBelieves Cup, while Canada made their fourth appearance. [1]

The final match featured a pre-game ceremony celebrating long-time United States player Tobin Heath in her home state of New Jersey. [1]

Format

This edition was once again a six-game, three-match-day format. There were two matches on each day. The teams pairings followed a round-robin format. [1] Three points were awarded for a win at the end of regulation. All matches ending in a draw resulted in a penalty shootout where the winner was awarded two points and the loser was awarded one point. [3]

Venues

Nashville, Tennessee Columbus, Ohio Harrison, New Jersey
Geodis Park [4] ScottsMiracle-Gro Field [5] Sports Illustrated Stadium [6]
Capacity: 30,109Capacity: 20,371Capacity: 25,000
Nashville SC vs Portland Timbers by cornfield948 (20220705094553).jpg Opening Match at Lower.com Field.jpg Sports Illustrated Stadium 6th September 2025.jpg


Teams

Team FIFA Ranking [7]
(December 2025)
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
10
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
20
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
30

Standings

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States (C, H)3300040+49
2Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 3110142+25
3Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 3100225−33
4Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3001203−31
Source: ESPN
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result; 5) fair play ranking.
(C) Champion; (H) Host

Results

Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg4–1Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Report
Geodis Park , Nashville, Tennessee
Attendance: 17,125
Referee: Katja Koroleva (United States)
United States  Flag of the United States.svg2–0Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Report
Geodis Park , Nashville, Tennessee
Attendance: 17,125
Referee: Timothy Derry (Trinidad and Tobago)
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg0–1Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Report
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field , Columbus, Ohio
Attendance: 18,545
Referee: Natalie Simon (United States)
United States  Flag of the United States.svg1–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Report
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field , Columbus, Ohio
Attendance: 18,545
Referee: Lizzet Garcia (Mexico)
Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg0–0Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Report
Penalties
3–2
Sports Illustrated Stadium , Harrison, New Jersey
Attendance: 22,385
Referee: Alyssa Pennington (United States)
United States  Flag of the United States.svg1–0Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
A. Thompson Soccerball shade.svg82' Report
Sports Illustrated Stadium , Harrison, New Jersey
Attendance: 22,385
Referee: Vimarest Diaz (Dominican Republic)

Goalscorers

There were 10 goals scored in 6 matches, for an average of 1.67 goals per match.

1 goal

Source: Soccerway

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "The 2026 SheBelieves Cup, Presented By Visa, Will Feature The USA, Argentina, Canada And Colombia". ussoccer.com. United States Soccer Federation. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  2. ↑ "The 2026 SheBelieves Cup Will Feature CANWNT, USA, Argentina and Colombia". Canada Soccer. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Two Rules Changes Made to Regulations for 2026 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa". February 11, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ Harris, Chris (January 7, 2026). "Geodis Park to host opening round matches of SheBelieves Cup". WSMV. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "SheBelieves Cup matches return to Columbus Crew's home stadium in 2026". WTTE. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  6. ↑ "2026 SheBelieves Cup, pres. by Visa, Coming to Sports Illustrated Stadium". New York Red Bulls. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Latest Women's World Ranking". FIFA. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
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