Key Takeaways:
- The 2026 SheBelieves Cup will feature the USA, Argentina, Canada, and Colombia, with matches taking place from March 1-7.
- The tournament will be played in three venues: GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn., ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, and Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.
- The USA is currently ranked second in the world, while Canada is 10th, Colombia is 20th, and Argentina is 30th.
- Ticket presales begin on January 8, with the public on-sale starting on January 12.
- The tournament will be broadcast on various networks, including TBS, TNT, truTV, Telemundo, and Universo, and streamed on HBO Max and Peacock.
Introduction to the SheBelieves Cup
The SheBelieves Cup, presented by Visa, is one of the most prestigious four-team tournaments in women’s soccer. The 2026 edition will mark the 11th year of the tournament, which will feature the USA, Argentina, Canada, and Colombia. The teams will compete in a series of matches from March 1-7, with the USA looking to regain its title after Japan won the tournament in 2025. The USA is currently ranked second in the world, while Canada is 10th, Colombia is 20th, and Argentina is 30th.
Tournament Schedule and Venues
The tournament will be played in three venues: GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn., ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, and Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. The schedule will see the USA open the tournament against Argentina on March 1 at GEODIS Park, while Canada faces Colombia at the same venue. The teams will then move to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, where the USA will face Canada on March 4, and Colombia will take on Argentina. The final two games will take place at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. on March 7, with the USA facing Colombia and Canada opening the doubleheader against Argentina.
Team History and Rivalries
The SheBelieves Cup will feature several intriguing matchups, including the USA’s matches against Argentina, Canada, and Colombia. The USA has a strong record against all three teams, having won all six previous matches against Argentina, and holding a 54W-4L-9D all-time record against Canada. The USA has also dominated Colombia, with a 12W-0L-2D all-time record. Canada will be making its fourth appearance in the SheBelieves Cup, while Colombia will be making its second appearance, and Argentina will be making its second appearance after finishing fourth in 2021.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
The tournament will be broadcast on various networks, including TBS, TNT, truTV, Telemundo, and Universo, and streamed on HBO Max and Peacock. All U.S. matches will be broadcast on TBS, TNT, and/or truTV, Telemundo and/or Universo, and streamed on HBO Max and Peacock. Non-U.S. games will also be available on truTV and HBO Max. The radio broadcast will be available on Westwood One in English and Futbol de Primera in Spanish.
Ticket Information
Ticket presales for all three 2026 SheBelieves Cup doubleheaders will begin on January 8, with the public on-sale starting on January 12. Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Fans can also become U.S. Soccer Insiders to get access to exclusive presales. Visa cardholders will have the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance of the public on-sale date through the Visa presale.
USWNT Schedule and Preparations
The SheBelieves Cup will be the second event for the USWNT in 2026, following a January training camp in Los Angeles that will feature matches against Paraguay and Chile. The USWNT will be playing its 10th overall game in Tennessee, and its seventh game in Nashville, but just its third at GEODIS Park. The team has been playing matches in Ohio since the early 1990s, but this will be just the third match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The USWNT will be looking to continue its preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.
Honoring a Legend
Before the USA’s match against Colombia at Sports Illustrated Stadium on March 7, USWNT legend and 2026 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Tobin Heath will be honored with a pregame retirement celebration. Heath played 181 times for the USA from 2008-2021 and scored 36 goals while helping the USA win two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals. She announced her retirement last July and will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on May 1, 2026.
Visa SheBelieves Cup MVP
The Visa SheBelieves Cup MVP award will be presented to the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. The award will be announced following the conclusion of the final match. A new selection committee comprised of representatives from all competing nations will be announced for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, and fans will once again have the opportunity to vote for the Visa SheBelieves Cup MVP award recipient via online ballot. The fan vote will be incorporated into the overall determination of the 2026 Visa SheBelieves Cup MVP.
