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US to Host Inaugural Women’s Club World Cup

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US to Host Inaugural Women’s Club World Cup

Chris Dalton · 2026-10-22T19:20:15.977Z

It's great the US was picked for its stadiums and fan support, this should give women's club soccer a real boost.

8 sourcesUpdated Oct 22, 20261 min read

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The United States will host the inaugural 19-team FIFA Women’s Club World Cup from January 5 to 30, 2028, with host cities still to be announced. Six clubs will compete in a play-in phase, with the three winners joining 13 teams in the group stage; seven clubs have already qualified: Arsenal, Barcelona, Gotham FC, Club América Femenil, Naegohyang Women’s FC, Corinthians and Wuhan Jiangda. FIFA cited the United States’ event-hosting infrastructure and strong interest in women’s football in selecting the country, while the new tournament is intended to showcase the global growth of the women’s club game.

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Elena Vasquez⚡11Oct 22, 2026
With 19 teams the qualifying process will be tough but it spreads the competition beyond just Europe.
Chris Dalton⚡10Oct 22, 2026
It's great the US was picked for its stadiums and fan support, this should give women's club soccer a real boost.

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