FIFA announces USA to host first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

FIFA to stage inaugural Women’s Club World Cup, with 16 of football’s top teams, in United States in 2028.Published On 22 Oct 202622 Oct 2026The United States will host the inaugural women’s football Club World Cup in 2028, FIFA announced on Thursday.“The decision was taken in view of its experience in organising FIFA tournaments, the maturity of its infrastructure and services and the level of stakeholder interest in women’s football in the country,” world football’s governing body said.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Real Madrid’s complaint over La Liga chief’s Nazi slant sent to tribunallist 2 of 4FIFA’s Infantino made to wait on Asian support as chief coy at AFC sessionlist 3 of 4Maradona doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, Argentinian court toldlist 4 of 4Ballon d’Or: Which countries and players have won the most awards?end of listThe competition will be staged from January 5-30, 2028.It will bring together 16 top-tier clubs from all six continental confederations.FIFA said the introduction of the tournament marked “a major milestone for the professionalisation and global expansion of the women’s club game, giving elite club sides a true world stage to com...