A January tournament would sit between the 2027 Women’s World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games, creating a demanding sequence for players involved with both club and country.
For elite players, the issue is not simply whether the competition can be staged. Clubs will want assurances over release periods, recovery time and the availability of their leading squads.
The report says Los Angeles and San Diego are among the preferred host cities. The United States also has recent experience delivering major football events, giving an established stadium network and a large potential audience.
reportedly views the tournament as a test of venue operations, ticket pricing and supporter demand ahead of the 2031 Women’s World Cup, which the US is due to co-host with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica.
That makes the Club World Cup more than a standalone competition. Its success could influence how quickly women’s club football expands globally.
The proposed lead-in is short, leaving organisers less than two years to finalise venues, commercial agreements, broadcast plans and club participation. Recent resistance from leading European clubs to the men’s Club World Cup also underlines the importance of securing broad support.
The next decisive step is the extraordinary Congress. If approval arrives, the focus will shift immediately to the calendar, host cities and whether the world’s leading clubs view the new tournament as an opportunity rather than another burden.