{
  "id": 16073039,
  "title": "USA to host women's football Club World Cup in 2028: FIFA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/usa-to-host-womens-football-club-world-cup-in-2028-fifa",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T16:02:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1561631/usa-host-womens-football-club-world-cup-2028-fifa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States has been selected to host the inaugural women's football Club World Cup in 2028, according to FIFA. The decision was based on the country's experience in organizing FIFA tournaments, its developed infrastructure and services, and the strong interest in women's football within the nation. FIFA's governing body revealed that the competition will take place from January 5 to January 30, 2028, and will feature 16 top-tier clubs from all six continental confederations. This introduction marks a significant milestone in the professionalization and global expansion of the women's club game, providing elite club sides with a true world stage to compete in every four years. The tournament was initially scheduled for 2026 but was postponed by two years to allow for a clear window following the 2027 women's World Cup and before the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The US boasts a proven track record of hosting large sporting events, most recently staging this year's men's World Cup.",
  "summary": "PARIS: The United States will host the inaugural women's football Club World Cup in 2028, FIFA announced Thursday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}