The United States has been selected as the host country for the inaugural International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Women's Club World Cup, scheduled for January 2028.

FIFA announced via its official website on the 23rd (KST) that "the United States has been chosen to host the first-ever FIFA Women's Club World Cup," adding that the tournament will take place in the U.S. from January 5 to January 30, 2028, featuring 19 women's clubs from six confederations.

Following this decision, the United States will host a series of major FIFA tournaments consecutively, including the 2025 Men's Club World Cup, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and now the 2028 Women's Club World Cup.

The U.S., alongside Mexico, Jamaica, and Costa Rica, has also submitted a joint bid to host the 2028 Women's World Cup — which will soon be decided.

The newly launched 2028 FIFA Women's Club World Cup will feature 19 teams from six confederations (1 from Oceania, 3 from Asia, 3 from Africa, 3 from North and Central America, 3 from South America, and 6 from Europe).

Priority will be given to continental champions from seasons concluding between 2024 and 2027.

Consequently, Wuhan Jiangda from China, winners of the 2024–2025 AFC Women's Champions League (AWCL), and Naegohyang from North Korea, champions of the 2025–2026 AWCL, have secured their qualification spots for Asia.

For Asia, which has been allocated three slots, the final remaining ticket will be determined based on the results of the 2026–2027 AWCL.

Hwacheon KSPO, the 2025 WK League champions, will compete in the 2026–2027 AWCL in pursuit of the title.
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