# A Landmark Tournament for Women’s Club Soccer
The inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup will be held in the United States in January 2028, bringing together 19 of the world’s top women’s soccer clubs. The tournament will run from Jan. 5 to Jan. 30 and feature teams from all six FIFA confederations.
The announcement adds another major event to the U.S. soccer calendar and creates a new global stage for women’s club teams. FIFA says the competition is designed to showcase the quality and reach of women’s club football worldwide.
## Why the United States Was Selected
FIFA chose the United States after assessing potential hosts, citing the country’s experience staging major tournaments, strong sports infrastructure and growing interest in women’s soccer.
The U.S. is also preparing for several other major soccer and sporting events. It co-hosted the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, will host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and is leading an uncontested bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica.
The country’s established women’s soccer landscape also contributed to its selection. The United States is home to two first-division professional leagues: the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the Gainbridge Super League.
## Seven Clubs Have Qualified for the 2028 Tournament
Seven clubs have already secured places in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup:
– Arsenal (England)
– FC Barcelona (Spain)
– Club América (Mexico)
– Gotham FC (United States)
– SC Corinthians (Brazil)
– Wuhan Jiangda WFC (China)
– Naegohyang Women’s FC (North Korea)
The field will include 19 clubs, with places allocated across six confederations:
– UEFA: Six clubs
– AFC: Three clubs
– CAF: Three clubs
– Concacaf: Three clubs
– CONMEBOL: Three clubs
– OFC: One club
FIFA plans to prioritize continental champions from seasons ending between 2024 and 2027. Clubs will also qualify through rankings based on sporting performance, using existing systems where applicable.
UEFA will receive six places. The winners of its premier club competition will qualify, while the remaining spots will be determined through club rankings. A limit of two clubs per country generally applies, with an exception if more than two clubs from one country win the UEFA Women’s Champions League during the qualifying period.
FIFA says it will review the qualification framework after the 2028 tournament.
## A Major Opportunity for Women’s Club Football
The first Women’s Club World Cup will give leading teams from different continents the chance to compete in one tournament and reach a global audience. It could also help shape how women’s club soccer is promoted, broadcast and supported internationally.
For the participating clubs, the competition offers a chance to build their fan bases and raise their profiles beyond their domestic leagues and continental competitions.
## Other FIFA Women’s Soccer News
The announcement came alongside updates on the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
### 2027 Women’s Champions Cup semifinals
The 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup semifinals will be played on consecutive days at Nu Stadium in Miami, the home of Inter Miami CF. Club América is scheduled to face the winner of a second-round tie involving teams from the AFC, CAF or OFC on Jan. 26. FC Barcelona will meet the winner representing CONMEBOL’s Libertadores Femenina on Jan. 27.
The third-place match and final are scheduled as a double-header on Jan. 31.
### Increased funding for the 2027 Women’s World Cup
FIFA also announced increased financial distributions for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, the first edition of the tournament to be hosted in South America. The increased funding will benefit players, clubs and member associations.
Preparation money will rise to $2.5 million, matching the amount provided for the 2026 men’s World Cup. That represents a $1 million increase compared with the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
## What the Tournament Means for U.S. Soccer
With the 2028 Olympics, the proposed 2031 Women’s World Cup and the new Women’s Club World Cup on the horizon, the United States is set to host a series of significant women’s soccer events. The inaugural club tournament will be an important test of the sport’s global appeal—and a chance to establish a lasting benchmark for women’s club competitions.