Foord's extra-time goal gives Arsenal a 3-2 win over Corinthians in the first Women's Champions Cup

LONDON (AP) — Caitlin Foord scored on a breakaway in extra time and Arsenal won the inaugural Women's Champions Cup with a 3-2 victory over Brazil's Corinthians on Sunday.

Corinthians leveled the match at 2-2 in second-half stoppage time when Victoria converted a penalty in the pouring rain at Emirates Stadium.

Olivia Smith and Lotte Wubben-Moy scored in regulation for Arsenal, which earns $2.3 million for winning the intercontinental tournament. Corinthians takes home $1 million as the runner-up.

Arsenal, which qualified for the tournament as winners of the UEFA Champions League, earned a spot in the final with a 6-0 defeat of Morocco's ASFAR in Wednesday's semifinals.

Smith, who also scored in the semifinal, opened scoring in the 15th minute when Corinthians goalkeeper Leticia punched a shot from Stina Blackstenius into Smith's path.

Six minutes later, Corinthians evened the score with Gabriela Zanotti's goal that crossed the line before Arsenal goalkeeper Anneke Borbe could get to it. The 40-year-old Zanotti also scored in Corinthians' 1-0 semifinal victory over Gotham FC.

Lotte Wubben-Moy scored the go-ahead goal in the 58th with a header off a cross by Emily Fox as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looked on.

It appeared that Arsenal had the trophy in hand, but video review awarded a penalty to Corinthians after Katie McCabe's foul in the box in stoppage time, sending the vocal group of Corinthians fans at the match into a frenzy.

Foord put Arsenal back in front with the winning goal in the 104th minute. Arsenal's Borbe was involved in a collision in front of her goal in the waning moments of the match and had to be stretchered off with an injury.

Gotham won the third-place match 4-0 over ASFAR earlier in the day. Khyah Harper, who started after coming in as a substitute in the semifinal, opened scoring with a goal in the 27th minute.

Gotham doubled the lead with a goal from Savannah McCaskill and Jaedyn Shaw converted a penalty to make it 3-0 before halftime. Midge Purce added the final goal in the 48th.

Gotham qualified by winning the first CONCACAF Champions Cup with a 1-0 victory over Mexico’s Tigres last May. Corinthians won the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores Femenina to earn a spot and ASFAR won the CAF Champions League.

Two continental champions were eliminated in earlier rounds: Auckland United from Oceania and Wuhan Chegu Jiangda representing Asia.

The six-team women’s Champions Cup was created as an intercontinental championship for women’s club teams. It builds on a growing number of regional club competitions, led by the success of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

FIFA also is introducing a 16-team Women’s Club World Cup, which will launch in 2028 and be played every four years. The new Champions Cup will be held every year, except years when the Club World Cup takes place.

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Gotham's Jaelin Howell, left, is tackled by Asfar's Paulmiche Mahouna during the Women's Champions Cup third-fourth place play off soccer match between Gotham FC and Asfar in London, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Gotham's Khyah Harper, right, challenges Asfar's Hajar Said for the ball during the Women's Champions Cup third-fourth place play off soccer match between Gotham FC and Asfar in London, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis chat on the tribune before the start of the Women's Champions Cup final soccer match between Arsenal FC and SC Corinthians in London, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Corinthian's Gabi Zanotti controls the ball next to Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy, right, during the Women's Champions Cup final soccer match between Arsenal FC and SC Corinthians in London, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy, 2nd left, celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's Champions Cup final soccer match between Arsenal FC and SC Corinthians in London, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

MADRID (AP) — Jude Bellingham injured his left hamstring and had to be replaced 10 minutes into Real Madrid's home game against Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league on Sunday.

Madrid did not provide a timetable for his recovery but Spanish media said the England international is not likely to be fit for the knockout phase against Benfica in the Champions League.

“Following tests carried out today (Sunday) on our player Jude Bellingham by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. Awaiting evolution,” Madrid said.

Madrid visits Benfica on Feb. 17, with the return leg on Feb. 25.

“He came into the match in perfect condition, although he’s been putting in tremendous effort in every game he’s played since I’ve been here,” Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa said. "It’s an important absence, but that’s why I have an extraordinary squad. Let’s not forget that we have, I believe, 17 players who were European champions a year and a half ago, and with them, we will overcome the absences we face.”

Bellingham was on his own when he seemed to pick up the injury. He immediately grabbed the back of his leg with his left hand before going to the ground. He received medical assistance and seemed emotional as he left the field on his own.

Bellingham was replaced by Brahim Díaz, who five minutes later assisted in Vinícius Júnior's goal that made it 1-0 for Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and also prompted the penalty call that led to Kylian Mbappé's winner 10 minutes into second-half stoppage time.

Madrid won 2-1 and moved back within one point of league leader Barcelona.

The 22-year-old Bellingham has scored one goal in his last seven matches with Madrid. He has six goals for the club this season.

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Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham reacts in pain during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham lies on the pitch injured during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham lies on the pitch injured during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham leaves the pitch injured during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham lies on the pitch injured during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham reacts in pain during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)