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FIFA Paves the Way for Inaugural Women's Club World Cup
In a groundbreaking move that promises to elevate the profile of women's club football, FIFA has announced plans to launch the first-ever Women's Club World Cup in 2026. This highly anticipated tournament is set to bring together 16 elite teams from across the globe, showcasing the very best of women's club football on the international stage.
During its 74th Congress in Bangkok, the FIFA Council made the historic decision, stipulating that the inaugural Women's Club World Cup will take place in January to February 2026, with the host nation yet to be determined. This new competition will be held every four years, mirroring the cadence of the revamped men's edition, which is scheduled to debut in 2025 with an expanded 32-team format in the United States.
"Further details will follow in due course," FIFA stated, underscoring the organization's commitment to investing in and promoting women's club football worldwide. This decision aligns with FIFA's long-standing strategy to enhance the development and exposure of club-level competitions.
Moreover, in response to requests from confederations and to facilitate the continued growth of women's club football, FIFA has proposed the introduction of an additional women's club competition, which will be held in the intervening years between the Club World Cup editions, beginning in 2027.
Alongside these groundbreaking initiatives, the FIFA Council has also adopted the international women's calendar for the 2026-2029 period, reducing the international windows from six to five. This move aims to prioritize player rest, minimize travel demands, and minimize disruptions to domestic league competitions.
While the women's game continues to make strides, the men's calendar remains a contentious issue, with tensions arising this week between FIFA, the global players' union FIFPro, and the World Leagues Forum. These entities have urged FIFA to revise the 2025 Club World Cup schedule, threatening legal action if their demands are not met.
In response, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, formally appointed by the Council on Wednesday after serving as interim since October 2023, stated, "We reject any suggestion that FIFA would 'impose' the international calendar on the football community without proper consultation or to conform to its own 'commercial strategy.'"
As the world eagerly anticipates the inaugural Women's Club World Cup, FIFA's commitment to elevating the women's game and fostering dialogue with stakeholders in the men's game underscores the global governing body's efforts to promote inclusivity, growth, and sustainability across all levels of football.
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