DR ‹ › AS FAR's women's team suffered a 0–4 defeat on Sunday against American side Gotham FC in the third-place match of the FIFA Women's Club World Cup, played at the iconic Emirates Stadium in London. Gotham FC's goals were scored by Khyah Harper (27th minute), Savannah McCaskill (38th), Jaedyn Shaw (43rd, penalty), and Midge Purce (48th). Despite the loss, the Moroccan side delivered a strong performance, displaying technical quality, pace, and collective cohesion. Up against an American team known for its physical intensity and tactical discipline, AS FAR managed to assert their style of play, build well-structured attacks, and show impressive adaptability throughout the match. Later in the evening, the tournament final will see European champions Arsenal face Brazilian club SC Corinthians, also at the Emirates Stadium. FIFA has announced a total prize pool of $4 million, with $2.3 million awarded to the winners and $1 million to the runners-up. The two semi-finalists eliminated earlier in the competition will each receive $200,000, while clubs knocked out in the early rounds will earn $100,000. Through the Women's Club World Cup, FIFA aims to strengthen and professionalize women's club football by boosting financial investment, adjusting the international calendar, and launching new flagship competitions. The tournament offers teams such as AS FAR a platform to compete against the world's elite clubs.
