FIFA has awarded the United States the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup, scheduled for 2028. The tournament will bring top clubs from UEFA, CONCACAF and other confederations together.
Author: Rhon Lenn
FIFA has increased preparation payments for the 32 teams at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil to $2.5m each, matching the men’s 2026 arrangements and improving travel and accommodation.
FIFA has named Arsenal among 19 clubs for the first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028. The Gunners qualify thanks to their Champions League success and will travel to the United States for the tournament.
The United States opened their U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 17-0 victory over Samoa in Salé, setting the largest winning margin in any World Cup at 11-a-side level.
The latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking update sees Spain increase its advantage over the United States while Malawi leaps 49 places to 104th after an unexpected WAFCON run. The changes carry seeding and funding implications.
England extended Sarina Weigman’s contract to 2029 as the Women’s Super League restarted. The announcement, heavy rivalry fixtures and fan unrest at Arsenal dominated the weekend.
São Paulo won the Brazilian Women’s Championship after a 1-1 draw with Corinthians at Morumbi, sealing a 3-2 aggregate victory. The match drew 23 million viewers and sparked public political statements.
Three members of the Zambia national team face a 21-day re-entry delay after international travel linked to Ebola protocols, a development that threatens their availability for NWSL regular-season finales.
Real Sociedad beat FC Barcelona 2-1 at Zubieta, handing Barça their first loss of the season and halting a perfect start in the Liga F title race.
Sarina Wiegman has extended her tenure as England manager to remain in charge through UEFA Women’s Euro 2029. The FA have secured continuity ahead of the next European championship campaign.