The United States is reportedly being considered to host the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in 2028, with discussions between FIFA and relevant stakeholders said to be progressing, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
FIFA has yet to officially confirm the United States as the host, while Qatar had previously been linked with the tournament.
The FIFA Council approved the launch of the Women’s Club World Cup in 2028, with the inaugural edition set to feature 19 clubs from across the six confederations.
The competition is scheduled for January and February 2028 and will begin with a six-team play-in round. Three winners from that stage will advance to join 13 directly qualified clubs in the group phase.
The group stage will consist of four groups of four teams, with the top two sides in each group progressing to the knockout rounds.
According to reports, a potential United States hosting arrangement could see the tournament staged between the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles and San Diego have reportedly emerged as possible locations if the United States eventually secures hosting rights, although FIFA has not announced any venues for the competition.
FIFA confirmed that all matches of the inaugural tournament, from the play-in round through to the final, will be held at a neutral destination to be selected by the world governing body.
The creation of the competition represents part of FIFA’s broader plans to expand the global calendar for women’s club football and provide leading clubs from different confederations with the opportunity to compete on an international stage.
The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will be held every four years, with qualification based on sporting merit accumulated through the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in the preceding two years.