The scheduling of the proposed Fifa Women's Club World Cup has been called potentially "catastrophic" by the Women's Super League (WSL). World governing body Fifa has announced the inaugural global competition, designed to echo the revamped men's Club World Cup, will take place from 5 to 30 January 2028. That would be in the middle of the 2027-28 WSL season, with other European domestic leagues sharing their concerns. From England, this would include current Champions League holders Arsenal, and potentially Chelsea based on current co-efficients. We are fully on board with a strategy to help the women's game grow globally.

Source: BBC January 21, 2026 12:30 UTC