The United States will host the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, establishing a landmark global competition. Scheduled from January 5 to January 30, 2028, the 19-team tournament’s designed to take place every four years, mirroring the revamped men’s edition. English side Arsenal’s among seven teams already confirmed for the tournament, with 12 additional spots to be determined later. While the host nation’s locked in, FIFA hasn’t yet announced which host cities will stage the matches.

The selection follows a detailed assessment by governing body officials, leveraging recent major tournament hosting across North America. FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai Bareman confirmed that the location was chosen following the organizational success of the 2025 Men’s Club World Cup and the 2026 Men’s World Cup, which the United States co-hosted alongside Canada and Mexico. The 2028 tournament further expands a busy international schedule for the region, with the United States also set to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Mexico.

Organizers expect the competition to serve as a vital global platform for elite club teams. Bareman highlighted that the participating sides will demonstrate the strength and depth of women’s club football to an international audience. She noted that the 19 participating clubs will have the opportunity to tell their stories, expand their fanbases, and represent their teams on the world stage during the four-week tournament.

In addition to the host announcement, FIFA’s Bureau of the Council approved key financial measures for international women’s football. Each participating member association at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil will receive $2.5 million in preparation funding. That figure represents a clear increase from the $960,000 provided per team for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, matching the exact $2.5 million granted to teams for the 2026 Men’s World Cup.

FIFA confirmed that players competing at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil will receive the same service levels as their male counterparts at the 2026 Men’s World Cup. Governing body officials also confirmed that surplus money from the 2027 event will have a specific amount ring-fenced directly for the players.