The United States will host the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in 2028, marking a significant milestone for women’s international club soccer. The tournament is scheduled to take place from January 5 to 30, 2028, though specific host cities remain to be determined.
The competition will feature 19 top women’s club teams from across FIFA’s six confederations—AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA—and will occur every four years. The AFC, CAF, Concacaf, and CONMEBOL will each send three teams, while the OFC will contribute one team and UEFA will field six.
FIFA’s chief women’s football officer Sarai Bareman highlighted the U.S. selection as reflective of its proven track record in hosting major tournaments. “The United States’ recent excellence in staging top FIFA events, combined with the significant interest in women’s football and its elite sporting infrastructure, made the country the standout option,” Bareman stated.
Seven clubs have already secured their place in the tournament: Arsenal (England), Club America (Mexico), Barcelona (Spain), Gotham FC (United States), Naegohyang Women’s FC (North Korea), SC Corinthians (Brazil), and Wuhan Jiangda WFC (China). Bareman emphasized the global impact of the event, noting that these teams “will come together to showcase the strength and depth of women’s club football to a worldwide audience.”
In related developments, FIFA’s Bureau of Council also approved a $2.5 million distribution to each participating member association for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. This represents a notable increase from the $960,000 provided prior to the 2023 Women’s World Cup and matches the support given for the upcoming men’s tournament.
