FIFA Women's Club World Cup to Be Held in the US in 2028
FIFA announced that the United States will host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in 2028. The tournament, taking place from January 5 to 30, will feature 19 teams from six confederations.
FIFA announced that the inaugural Women's Club World Cup, to be organized in 2028, will be held in the United States. Scheduled to take place between January 5 and January 30, 2028, the tournament will be held every four years and will bring together 19 elite women's football clubs from six confederations around the world.
FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman stated that the US was chosen due to its recent success in hosting high-level FIFA tournaments and its advanced sports infrastructure. The host cities where the tournament will be played have not yet been finalized.
Among the seven teams that have qualified for the tournament so far are Arsenal, Club America, Barcelona, Gotham FC, Naegohyang Women’s FC, SC Corinthians, and Wuhan Jiangda WFC. Additionally, FIFA approved the allocation of a $2.5 million preparation grant for participating member associations for the 2027 Brazil Women's World Cup.
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