USWNT Wins 2026 SheBelieves Cup! USA Beats Colombia 1-0 on Alyssa Thompson Stunner
The United States Women's National Team are SheBelieves Cup champions for the eighth time. A brilliant late strike from Alyssa Thompson in the 82nd minute gave the USWNT a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Colombia at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, capping a perfect 3-0-0 tournament under Emma Hayes.
Final Score: USA 1-0 Colombia — Alyssa Thompson Wins It
After a shaky first hour, the USWNT grew into the game as fresh legs entered. They needed until the 81st minute to break through, but Thompson delivered a postage stamp strike that directed into the back of the net off the inside of the top corner.
After the U.S. ran a delicious one-touch counter to get into the attacking third with numbers, Jaedyn Shaw squared it for the young Chelsea winger about 25 yards from goal, and she charged toward the top of the box before unleashing the match-winner.
Lindsey Heaps Was the Turning Point
The turnaround came largely thanks to USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps, who only started one of the three matches in this tournament but was exceptional off the bench tonight. Her introduction gave the Americans the aggression and speed moving forward they were missing throughout the first half.
Full 2026 SheBelieves Cup Results — Perfect Tournament for USWNT
The USWNT went a perfect 3-for-3 in the 2026 SheBelieves Cup:
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, March 1 | USA vs. Argentina | USA 2-0 |
| Wed, March 4 | USA vs. Canada | USA 1-0 |
| Sat, March 7 | USA vs. Colombia | USA 1-0 |
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps led the tournament roster in caps at 171 and goals at 39, scoring in the opening match against Argentina along with Jaedyn Shaw.
Ally Sentnor scored the winner against Canada on March 4 and has now scored in back-to-back SheBelieves Cups. Rose Lavelle earned her 28th career assist in the Canada match.
Thompson Sisters Make History Again
Alyssa and Gisele Thompson are the third pair of sisters to represent the USA and have now started three USWNT games together. They both train together at Angel City FC, making them the first pair of sisters to come to camp from the same professional club.
Emily Sonnett Makes SheBelieves Cup History
Emily Sonnett is the only player to have appeared on all 11 USWNT SheBelieves Cup rosters since the tournament began in 2016. With this title, she becomes the first player ever to win eight SheBelieves Cup championships — standing alone atop that record.
Where the USWNT Goes From Here
After so much experimentation, how the USWNT will look under Emma Hayes at the 2027 Women's World Cup is becoming increasingly evident. The Americans now turn their focus to summer preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, where the U.S. will look to reclaim the world title it lost in 2023.
