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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Suzanne Wrack

Fifa launches new Women’s Champions Cup but delays Women’s Club World Cup

Barcelona celebrate with the Women’s Champions League trophy last year
Barcelona celebrate with the Women’s Champions League trophy last year. The tournament winners will play in the Champions Cup from next year. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images

A new six-team Women’s Champions Cup is to be established next year, featuring clubs from across the world. The competition was approved at a Fifa Council meeting on Wednesday that also confirmed a two-year delay to the first Women’s Club World Cup.

The 16-team Women’s Club World Cup was due to launch in 2026 but, as first reported by the Guardian, has been put on hold. It is understood Fifa believes the delay will ensure it has time to create space in the calendar for the additional fixtures. The competition will be played every four years from 2028.

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