FIFA Confirm US As Inaugural Host Of FIFA Women’s Club World Cup
By Abdulgafar Oladimeji
Football world governing body FIFA has announced the appointment of the United States as host of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup.
FIFA said its decision to award the hosting right to the USA 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.
Saying that “access will be granted based on the sporting results of clubs in their confederation’s premier club competition over the four-year qualifying period spanning the seasons ending in 2024 and 2027, to ensure that the competition is of the highest possible quality.
FIFA bureau confirmed the amendment to the dates of the final phase of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027™ which will consequently take place from 26 to 31 January 2027 in Miami.
The decision was taken in order to enhance the visibility of the tournament by scheduling the two semi-finals on separate days.
