Fifa has officially announced that the United States will host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in January 2028. The tournament, featuring 19 teams, is scheduled to run from January 5 to 30, 2028, and aims to mirror the revamped men's Club World Cup, taking place every four years.

Among the first teams confirmed is Arsenal, with an additional 12 clubs yet to be determined. The tournament will showcase the growing interest in women's football and highlights the United States' recent success in hosting major Fifa events, including the men's Club World Cup in 2025 and the co-hosting of the men's World Cup this summer.

Fifa's chief women's football officer, Sarai Bareman, emphasized the United States' elite sporting infrastructure and its commitment to women's football as key factors in the decision. Other teams already secured a spot include Barcelona, Gotham, Club America, Corinthians, Naegohyang, and Wuhan Jiangda.

The tournament will feature:

• Six additional European clubs representing Uefa
• Three clubs each from AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), Concacaf (North America, Central America, and the Caribbean), and Conmebol (South America)
• One club from OFC (Oceania)

Bareman stated, "These seven clubs, and a dozen more, will come together to show the strength and depth of women's club football to a global audience. They will have the opportunity to tell their story, expand their fanbase and represent their club on the world stage."

However, earlier this year, the Women's Super League expressed concerns about the scheduling of the Club World Cup, calling it potentially "catastrophic." This event marks a significant milestone for women's football, promising to elevate the profile of the sport globally.