Are Arsenal now the best women’s team in the world?

Are Arsenal now the best women’s team in the world?

43:21 Feb 2, 2026
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Arsenal are the inaugural winners of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, after defeating Corinthians 3-2 after extra time on Sunday. But does being crowned world inter-continental champions mean anything for the Gunners and their place in global women’s soccer?On this episode of Full Time, Producer Theo is joined by The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Megan Feringa, to analyze the 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, where it succeeded and where it failed after a dramatic finale.After that, the trio digs into another memorable weekend in the English Women’s Super League, where Manchester City thrashed Chelsea 5-1, firming up their grip on the title. What makes the City team so special? Can anyone stop them? Is Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor’s future in doubt? And, how will Arsenal and City match up when they meet next weekend?_______________HOST: Theo Lloyd-HughesGUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Referenced on the show:The Champions Cup is here to stay, but FIFA must learn lessons from London teething troubleArsenal beat Corinthians to win inaugural Women’s Champions Cup and $2.3m in prize moneyCorinthians stun Gotham 1-0, will meet Arsenal in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup finalThis Manchester City side is a beast – Chelsea were just its latest preySonia Bompastor ‘happy’ to leave Chelsea ‘if people think I’m not the right person’_______________Get in touch: ??fulltime@theathletic.com??Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe
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