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FIFA names United States host of inaugural Women's Club World Cup
October 22, 2026 at 05:30 PM
FIFA announced Thursday that the United States will stage the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in January 2028.
- The 19-team tournament will run from January 5–30, 2028, featuring clubs from all six continental confederations.
- Seven clubs have secured berths: Arsenal, Barcelona, Corinthians, Club America Femenil, Gotham FC, Naegohyang Women's FC and Wuhan Jiangda.
- FIFA's Bureau of the Council approved $2.5 million in preparation funding for each member association at the 2027 Women's World Cup.
- FIFA chief women's football officer Sarai Bareman said the qualified clubs will "show the strength and depth of women's club football to a global audience."