United States lined up to host first Women’s Club World Cup

The United States is poised to host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in January 2028 instead of Qatar. Discussions are reportedly at an advanced stage, with Los Angeles and San Diego emerging as favored host cities for the planned 19-team tournament, which is scheduled to kick off on January 5, 2028.

FIFA intends to use the competition as a test event ahead of co-hosting the 2031 Women's World Cup. However, the winter scheduling creates a congested calendar alongside the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, prompting several clubs to favor limits on tournament participation.