USA to Host First FIFA Women's Club World Cup in 2028

FIFA has announced that the first Women's Club World Cup will be held in the United States between 5 and 30 January 2028. The tournament will include 19 clubs from six confederations and will be the third major women's football event the country hosts in the coming period.

FIFA Women's Football Director Dame Sarai Bareman said the host selection involved a detailed evaluation. Bareman said the United States' recent successful staging of major FIFA tournaments, the strong interest in women's football and the country's solid sports infrastructure made it stand out.

The United States co-hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup for men and will stage the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The country is also a candidate for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and in this respect it is moving toward becoming one of the centres of women's football.

The tournament's timing, right before the Olympics, means a busy schedule for American football fans. A successful first edition could also set standards for how club football is marketed and broadcast around the world.

Seven teams have already qualified for the tournament. Arsenal, Barcelona, Club América, Gotham FC, Corinthians, Wuhan Jiangda and Naegohyang Women's FC are among them.