New York:The United States is set to host the inaugural FIFA Women's Club World Cup from January 5 to January 30, 2028, featuring 19 teams from six continental confederations, as announced by FIFA on Thursday.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the US was chosen due to its experience in hosting major tournaments, its robust sporting infrastructure, and a strong interest in women's football. FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman highlighted the United States' recent success in staging top FIFA tournaments and acknowledged the nation's elite sporting infrastructure as key factors in the decision.

FIFA has confirmed the first seven clubs that have qualified for the tournament Arsenal from England, Barcelona from Spain, Club America from Mexico, Gotham FC from the US, Naegohyang from North Korea, Corinthians from Brazil, and Wuhan Jiangda from China. The remaining 12 places will be allocated through continental competitions, with priority given to champions from 2024 to 2027.

The distribution of representatives includes six from Europe, while Asia, Africa, North and Central America and the Caribbean, and South America will each have three. Oceania will have one representative. The tournament will occur every four years as part of FIFA's strategy to expand international women's club football.