The United States is preparing to host the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, marking a significant milestone in women's football and adding to the roster of major FIFA tournaments in North America.

Discussions about bringing the competition to the US are reportedly at an advanced stage, with Los Angeles and San Diego emerging as top candidate cities. This event will follow the men’s tournament, which debuted its expanded version last year, and will take place in a country that recently hosted the men’s World Cup.

While the deal is not yet finalized, the path is clear for the US to hold the 19-team event without a formal bidding process, despite Qatar being in talks with FIFA for hosting.

Key details include:

• The tournament is scheduled to avoid overlaps with the men’s Copa America, which the US is also likely to host in June and July 2028.
• It will take place between the 2027 Women’s World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, raising concerns about player availability and potential rule changes limiting participation in international tournaments.
• FIFA aims to use this Club World Cup as a test run for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, which the US will co-host with Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica.

The tournament is set to kick off on January 5, 2028, but FIFA faces tight timelines for organization and marketing. The chaos surrounding FIFA's leadership, particularly after the controversial FFE scheme, has contributed to delays in hosting decisions. Additionally, Europe's top clubs have threatened to withdraw from future tournaments unless changes to the FFE project are made.

As the US expresses interest in hosting the 2029 men’s Club World Cup, the focus remains on confirming the women’s event amidst ongoing discussions about future competitions.