FIFA Picks the US as Host of the First Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
The 19-team tournament will be held every four years, and seven clubs have already qualified, including Arsenal, Barcelona and Gotham FC.
- On Thursday, FIFA announced the United States will host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup, scheduled to run from January 5-30, 2028, featuring 19 clubs competing globally.
- FIFA chief women's football officer Dame Sarai Bareman cited the U.S.'s "recent excellence in staging top FIFA tournaments," following the country's hosting of the 2025 men's Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup.
- Seven teams have already qualified, including Arsenal, Barcelona, and Gotham FC, while FIFA confirmed 19 clubs will participate with 16 teams set to enter the competition proper.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the tournament "will stimulate growth, inspire athletes, create new rivalries, engage more fans and crown heroes," though participating leagues must adjust schedules for the January window.
- The U.S. will co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup alongside Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Mexico, with the uncontested bid expected to receive formal FIFA approval next month.
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The first edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place in January 2028. According to media reports, the USA won over Qatar in its application for a position against Qatar.
The inaugural FIFA Women's Club World Cup, scheduled for January 2028, will be held in the United States. On the 23rd (Korean time), FIFA announced on its official website, “The United States has been selected as the host for the inaugural FIFA Women's Club World Cup,” adding that “it will be held from January 5 to 30, 2028.” Women's Club World Cup at the beginning
FIFA will host the first Women's Club World Cup in the United States in January 2028. 19 teams from six continents will participate, and the tournament is scheduled to run every four years. The winning teams from each continent, including North Korea's Naegohyang, have secured their spots.
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