FIFA in Talks With Qatar Over Hosting Inaugural Women’s Club World Cup In 2028
FIFA is in discussions with Qatar over the possibility of hosting the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028, according to reports, although no formal bidding process has yet been launched.
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While talks are ongoing, no host cities or match venues have been revealed, and FIFA has not confirmed whether other nations will be invited to bid for the tournament.
The Women’s Club World Cup is expected to feature 16 teams and will be staged every four years, marking a significant expansion of the global women’s club game.
FIFA views the competition as a flagship event designed to elevate elite women’s football beyond continental tournaments.
However, the proposed January window has raised concerns around fixture congestion, with domestic leagues and continental competitions already stretched across Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
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Clubs and players’ unions are expected to closely scrutinize the scheduling impact should the plans progress.
Qatar’s potential role as host has also generated debate. Critics have highlighted the country’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights and its limited history in women’s football as key areas of concern.
Qatar’s women’s national team, formed in 2009, has not played an official international match in over 12 years and is currently unranked by FIFA, factors that contrast sharply with FIFA’s stated ambition to grow the women’s game globally.
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Despite the controversies, FIFA has continued to explore hosting opportunities in non-traditional markets, following Qatar’s staging of the men’s World Cup in 2022.
Whether the governing body proceeds with Qatar or opens a wider bidding process remains to be seen as discussions continue.
The final decision is expected to carry significant implications for the future structure, visibility, and commercial growth of women’s club football worldwide.
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