Excitement Builds for CONCACAF vs. CONMEBOL Showdown at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup
The 2026 SheBelieves Cup will see the USWNT face off against Argentina, Canada, and Colombia in a thrilling showdown across Nashville, Columbus, and Harrison. Get ready for a competition that promises fierce competition and valuable preparation ahead of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The 2026 SheBelieves Cup will feature four teams: The USWNT, Argentina, Colombia and Canada and will be held across Nashville, Tenn., Columbus, Ohio and Harrison, N.J. The 2026 SheBelieves Cup games will be a trio of domestic games that will prove to be a proper preparation and test ahead of the qualifications for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.The U.S. Women's National Team headline the 11th edition of the SheBelieves Cup, which returns this March with a top-tier international field that also includes Canada, Colombia, and Argentina.The four-team tournament will be staged across three U.S. cities. Play opens March 1 at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn., before moving to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, on March 4. The tournament concludes March 7 with the finale at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.The USWNT enter as the competition’s most decorated side, having won seven SheBelieves Cup titles overall. Their run of five consecutive championships ended in 2025, when Japan snapped the streak. Colombia will make their second appearance in the tournament, Canada their fourth, while Argentina return for just the second time after finishing fourth in 2021.It's a CONCACAF vs. CONMEBOL style tournament as the Americans welcome Argentina, Canada and Colombia. In terms of world rankings, the USWNT are second in the world, with Canada filtering in at 10th, Colombia 20th, and Argentina 30th. Emma Hayes' side and Canada are the top two teams in the CONCACAF region, and they will be up against two semifinalists from the 2025 Copa América Feminina. Colombia ended up winning on penalty kicks before falling to Brazil in the final of the tournament. Hayes will be leading the Americans for the second time in this tournament. “These are three teams that will likely be in the World Cup in 2027," Hayes said in a press release. "And of course we’ll likely see Canada in World Cup qualifying at the end of the year, so when focusing on our continued preparations and growth as a team, the SheBelieves Cup is of great value. “Each team brings different strengths and will challenge us to find success in all parts of the field, which is exactly what we need as we continue our process to build toward the big events on the horizon.”Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingThe SheBelieves Cup will be the second event for the USWNT in 2026 as the team will come together for a January training camp in Los Angeles ahead of matches against Paraguay and Chile across Southern California.
USWNT Leads the Charge
The spotlight is on the USWNT as they headline the 11th edition of the SheBelieves Cup. With seven titles under their belt, the American team is aiming to reclaim the championship after Japan halted their five-year winning streak in 2025. Emma Hayes will be guiding the team in this star-studded tournament.
CONCACAF vs. CONMEBOL Clash
The upcoming SheBelieves Cup serves up an exciting matchup between CONCACAF and CONMEBOL as the USWNT, Canada, Colombia, and Argentina collide. With each team bringing their own strengths to the field, fans can expect a spectacle of high-quality football and intense competition.
Key Matchups and Tournament Details
The tournament kicks off in Nashville, Tenn., and then moves to Columbus, Ohio, before culminating in Harrison, N.J. This event will not only be a thrilling display of top-tier women's soccer but also a crucial test for all participating teams ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifications.
Valuable Preparation on the Road to 2027
Emma Hayes emphasizes the significance of facing strong competition like Argentina, Canada, and Colombia as the USWNT continues to build and grow as a team. With the World Cup on the horizon, the SheBelieves Cup provides a valuable opportunity to fine-tune strategies and tactics.
Next Steps for the USWNT
Following the SheBelieves Cup, the USWNT will kick off 2026 with a training camp in Los Angeles and matches against Paraguay and Chile. This early preparation sets the stage for an exciting year of international women's football.









