From the Guardian · · 1m 30s
US Hosts First Women's Club World Cup
US to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028.
In brief
US to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028. The US will host the first Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, avoiding Qatar and setting up a 19-team event before the 2028 Olympics. Originally reported by the Guardian.
US to host first Women’s Club World Cup
The US is poised to host the first Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, becoming the latest in a series of major Fifa tournaments staged in North America.
Los Angeles and San Diego as host cities
Los Angeles and San Diego are among favoured host cities for the 19-team event, which will follow the men’s tournament.
US avoids Qatar for hosting
The US is set to host the 19-team Women’s Club World Cup without going through a formal bidding process, despite Qatar being in talks with Fifa.
Winter scheduling avoids Copa América clash
The winter scheduling will avoid a clash with the men’s Copa América, which the US is the frontrunner to host in June and July 2028.
Club World Cup calendar pressures
The Club World Cup is placed between the 2027 Women’s World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, demanding full-strength squads from top players.
Fifa aims for 2031 Women’s World Cup co-hosting
Fifa is keen to use the Club World Cup as a dry run for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, which the US will host with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica.
What it means
The US will host the first Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, avoiding Qatar and setting up a 19-team event before the 2028 Olympics.
