US to host first Women's Club World Cup in 2028
BBC Sport's headline. Reported by BBC Sport, Al Jazeera English, The Japan Times, Punch, Complete Sports, MyJoyOnline and 1 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Complete Sports, FIFA confirmed on Thursday that the United States will host the women's football Club World Cup in 2028. Al Jazeera English reported the tournament will feature 16 of football's top teams. The BBC Sport reported that Arsenal are named among the teams set to compete at the inaugural event. Vanguard noted the US has a track record of hosting large sporting events, including the men's World Cup earlier this year. The sources do not disagree on the host nation or the year. The sources do not give details on the tournament format or dates beyond 2028.
Key points
- Complete Sports reported FIFA confirmed the United States as host nation on Thursday.
- Al Jazeera English reported the inaugural tournament will feature 16 of football's top teams.
- BBC Sport reported Arsenal are named as one of the teams to compete at the event.
- Vanguard noted the US previously staged the men's World Cup earlier this year.
What we know
- The tournament will feature 16 of football's top teams, according to Al Jazeera English.
- Arsenal are named as one of the competing teams, according to BBC Sport.
What happens next
- The tournament is scheduled to take place in the United States in 2028, according to Complete Sports.
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US to host first Women's Club World Cup in 2028. According to Complete Sports, FIFA confirmed on Thursday that the United States will host the women's football Club World Cup in 2028. Al Jazeera English reported the tournament will feature 16 of football's top teams. The BBC Sport reported that Arsenal are named among the teams set to compete at the inaugural event. Vanguard noted the US has a track record of hosting large sporting events, including the men's World Cup earlier this year. The sources do not disagree on the host nation or the year. The sources do not give details on the tournament format or dates beyond 2028. Covered by 7 publications. BBC Sport: US to host first Women's Club World Cup in 2028. Al Jazeera English: FIFA announces USA to host first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028. The Japan Times: United States to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028. Punch: USA to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028. Complete Sports: USA To Host Women’s Football Club World Cup In 2028 –FIFA. MyJoyOnline: US to host first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028. Vanguard: USA to host first women’s football Club World Cup in 2028 – FIFA.
Who is covering it
- BBC Sport United Kingdom US to host first Women's Club World Cup in 2028 Arsenal are named as one of the teams to compete at the inaugural Women's Club World Cup, to be hosted in the United States in 2028. 22 Oct · Tier 1
- Al Jazeera English Qatar FIFA announces USA to host first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028 FIFA to stage inaugural Women's Club World Cup, with 16 of football's top teams, in United States in 2028. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- The Japan Times Japan United States to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028 The tournament, to be held every four years, will feature 19 of the best women's club soccer teams from all six confederations. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- Punch Nigeria USA to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028 The United States will host the first-ever 19-team FIFA Women’s Club World Cup from January 5-30, 2028, with seven clubs including Arsenal already confirme 22 Oct · Tier 3
- Complete Sports Nigeria USA To Host Women’s Football Club World Cup In 2028 –FIFA The United States has been officially confirmed as the host nation for the upcoming women’s football Club World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in 2028. FIFA made the landmark announcement on Thursday, marking a major milestone in the global expansion of club competitions for women’s football. 22 Oct · Tier 3
- MyJoyOnline Ghana US to host first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028 The United States will host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in January 2028, FIFA has confirmed. 22 Oct · Tier 3
- Vanguard Nigeria USA to host first women’s football Club World Cup in 2028 – FIFA The US has a proven track record of hosting large sporting events, notably staging the men's World Cup earlier this year. 22 Oct · Tier 3
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