USA to host women’s football Club World Cup in 2028
Fifa said the tournament marked a milestone in the global expansion of women's club football, giving elite teams a world stage every four years.
The United States has been selected to host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in 2028, according to a recent announcement by FIFA. The tournament, which will take place from January 5-30, 2028, will feature 19 top-tier clubs from all six continental confederations, including the AFC, CAF, Concacaf, Conmebol, OFC, and UEFA. Seven clubs have already secured their berths, with notable teams such as Arsenal (England), Barcelona (Spain), Gotham (United States), Naegohyang (North Korea), Corinthians (Brazil), and Wuhan Jiangda (China) among them.
FIFA's Chief Women's Football Officer, Sarai Bareman, highlighted the significance of this milestone for the professionalization and global expansion of women's club football.
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