FIFA Announces Inaugural Women's Club World Cup for 2028

FIFA will inaugurate the Women's Club World Cup in January 2028. Although the host nation is yet to be determined, the tournament will feature 16 teams and occur during a warm climate. It won't clash with the Women's Champions League, though it coincides with some European league seasons.

FIFA announced the creation of the first Women's Club World Cup, set to take place in January 2028. The tournament, scheduled from January 5 to 30, has yet to find a host nation but is expected to happen in a country with warmer climates that time of the year.

The tournament will consist of 16 teams, a format similar to the expanded men's Club World Cup held in the U.S. earlier. The dates were confirmed by FIFA's council during a meeting in Doha, Qatar.

This event will coincide with European domestic league seasons like the Women's Super League in England; however, it won't clash with the Women's Champions League, which pauses in January. Meanwhile, the NWSL in America will be in its offseason, ensuring the tournament won't interfere with it.

(With inputs from agencies.)