FIFA has officially announced the United States as the host nation for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in 2028. No city has been set, individual city selections will be announced at a later date.
However, seven teams have been confirmed for the Club World Cup: Arsenal WFC (England), Club América Femenil (Mexico), FC Barcelona Femenà (Spain), Gotham FC (United States), Naegohyang WFC (DPR Korea), SC Corinthians (Brazil) and Wuhan Jiangda WFC (China).
The Interclub Women’s World Championship will be held from January 5 to 30, 2028.
In addition, during a meeting of the FIFA Bureau of the Council, the organization announced that each of the 32 teams of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will receive $2.5 million for preparation, which is the same amount as the 48 teams competing in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Regarding the Club World Cup, FIFA stated that “throughout this year, the FIFA administration has worked to identify a strong host for the first edition of the quadrennial competition, which will feature the 19 best women’s club teams from all six confederations.”
Dame Sarai Bareman, FIFA’s Director General of Women’s Football, said the United States’ recent success in hosting the 2026 World Cup and other “top FIFA tournaments,” along with “the strong interest in women’s soccer there and its elite sporting infrastructure,” led to the country’s selection.
“Along with the vibrant and passionate women’s soccer ecosystem in the United States, qualified clubs, government, host cities, commercial and media partners and more, our mission will be to set an impressive standard for global women’s club soccer and set the benchmark for the future,” said Bareman.
The following 12 clubs will be announced at a later date. According to FIFA, the qualification model “rewards sporting performance by prioritizing continental champions covering seasons spanning 2024-2027”.
Bareman said she was excited to see the seven clubs and the remaining clubs “show the strength and depth of women’s club football” to a global audience.
“They will have the opportunity to tell their story, expand their fan base and represent their club on the world stage,” he said. “They have thoroughly earned this opportunity to be a part of history in the United States.”
The remaining places will be allocated as follows:
- Six clubs: UEFA
- Three clubs: AFC, CAF, Concacaf and CONMEBOL
- A club: OFC
