FIFA has announced the creation of the Women’s Champions Cup, set to launch in 2026 with six top clubs from across the globe.
This decision was confirmed during a FIFA Council meeting on Wednesday, alongside the news of a two-year delay for the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup, which was originally scheduled for 2026.
FIFA cited the need to accommodate new fixtures in the calendar as the reason for the postponement. The Women’s Club World Cup will now take place in 2028, with plans for it to be held every four years thereafter.
The Women’s Champions Cup will begin in 2024, featuring champions from each confederation’s club competition, marking a historic moment for women’s football.
With the launch of the AFC Women’s Champions League and Concacaf W Champions Cup last year, all six confederations will now have their own club champion, making the competition even more global.
In the tournament’s structure, the champions of Asia and Oceania will face each other, with the winner advancing to play the African champion.
The Concacaf and South America champions will compete in the other semi-final, with the final and third-place matches on February 1, 2024.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted that the Women’s Club World Cup will be a key moment for the growth of women’s football, providing top clubs a global stage to elevate the game.
