The United States will host the inaugural FIFA Women's Club World Cup in January 2028, FIFA announced on Thursday, with seven clubs already confirmed for the 19-team tournament.
Arsenal Women, Club America Femenil, FC Barcelona Femeni, Gotham FC, Naegohyang Women’s FC, SC Corinthians and Wuhan Jiangda WFC have secured qualification, while the remaining 12 spots are yet to be decided.
The tournament will feature clubs from all six confederations, with three teams each from the AFC, CAF, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, one from the OFC and six from UEFA. The competition is scheduled to run from January 5 to 30.
FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman said the organization conducted a detailed assessment to determine the most suitable host for the competition's first edition.
She added that the United States stood out due to its recent track record of hosting major FIFA tournaments, growing interest in women's football and world-class sporting infrastructure.
FIFA has been looking to capitalize on the lucrative US market. The country hosted the men's Club World Cup in 2025 and co-hosted the FIFA World Cup earlier this year alongside Mexico and Canada.
The United States is also expected to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup with Costa Rica, Jamaica and Mexico, with formal FIFA approval anticipated next month.