First Women's Club World Cup Approved by FIFA, to Be Hosted by the United States
- 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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USA to host women's football Club World Cup in 2028
"The decision was taken in view of its experience in organising FIFA tournaments, the maturity of its infrastructure and services and the level of stakeholder interest in women's football in the country," world football's governing body said. The US has a proven track record of staging large sporting events, notably co-hosting the men's World Cup earlier this year. The first-ever women's Club World Cup will be staged from January 5-30, 2028. It …
It will host the women's meeting from 5 to 30 January 2028
The United States will host the first World Cup of Women's Clubs, announced FIFA on Thursday. This award is driven by the country's "strong experience" in organizing FIFA competitions, according to the organisationThe United States will host the first World Cup of Women's Clubs, which will be held from January 5 to 30, 2028, announced FIFA on Thursday, highlighting "the country's strong experience in organizing" its competitions.Already host to …
The first-ever Women's Club World Cup will be held in 2028. The tournament will be held in the United States, FIFA announces.
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