FIFA Picks the US as Host of the First Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
The 19-team tournament will debut in 2028 and include clubs from all six confederations, with seven teams already confirmed.
- 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 official first World Cup of Footballers takes place from 5 to 30 January 2028 in the USA. 19 teams from all six continental associations will participate, as the World Cup FIFA announced. In order to qualify for the World Cup, the performance in the highest continental competition in the previous four years is decisive. For European clubs, therefore, the achievements in the Champions League are decisive.
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The first Women's Club World Cup, with America ranked, will be played from 5 to 30 January in the United States.
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 …
19 teams from six continental federations, including Arsenal and FC Barcelona: The first club World Cup of female football players takes shape. FC Bayern also has opportunities for a starting position.
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