History of Women's Finalissima in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 3, 2026

The Women's Finalissima is a quadrennial intercontinental women's football super cup organized by CONMEBOL and UEFA. It pits the winners of the Copa América Femenina against the UEFA Women's Championship victors. The competition's inaugural match took place a year after the revival of the men's version in 2022, which was made possible by a memorandum of understanding between CONMEBOL and UEFA. It is essentially a clash between the champions of South America and Europe at the international level in women's soccer.

February 2020: UEFA and CONMEBOL signed renewed memorandum of understanding

In February 2020, UEFA and CONMEBOL signed a renewed memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation, including examining the possibility of staging European–South American intercontinental matches.

December 2021: UEFA and CONMEBOL signed renewed memorandum of understanding lasting until 2028

In December 2021, UEFA and CONMEBOL signed another renewed memorandum of understanding lasting until 2028, which included provisions for opening a joint office in London and potentially organizing various football events.

June 2022: CONMEBOL and UEFA announced new events between teams

On June 2, 2022, CONMEBOL and UEFA announced a series of new events, including a match between the winners of Copa América Femenina and the UEFA Women's Championship.

2022: Women's Finalissima first match played after men's competition revival

In 2022, the first Women's Finalissima match was played following the revival of the men's competition, a year after CONMEBOL and UEFA signed a memorandum of understanding.

April 2023: Inaugural Women's Finalissima match

On April 6, 2023, the inaugural Women's Finalissima took place at Wembley Stadium in London, with England winning against Brazil on penalties after a 1–1 draw.