First Club World Cup for women to be held in the United States in 2028
FIFA has chosen the United States to host the first edition of the Club World Cup for women, scheduled for January 2028, according to several media outlets.
The first edition of the Club World Cup for women will take place in the United States in 2028. The decision was made by FIFA's decision-making body, as reported by several media outlets, including L'Équipe, Le Parisien and the BBC.
A decision announced by FIFA
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, FIFA's decision-making body decided on 17 December 2025 that this first edition would be held from 5 to 30 January 2028. The choice of the United States was preferred over Qatar, reports the kicker. FIFA has made this announcement official, reports Globo.
Format and qualifications
According to Metrópoles, places for this competition will be allocated based on continental results over four seasons. The tournament will be played in January, the same source specifies. The United States will therefore host this unprecedented competition, as also highlighted by franceinfo and Sportschau.
An eagerly awaited competition
This Club World Cup for women is a first in the history of women's football. Several media outlets, including ANSA and Le Figaro, confirm that the United States will host the event in 2028. FIFA's decision marks an important step for women's football, according to observers.
