Brazil has confirmed its intention to bid for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, underlining the country’s growing ambition to host major global football events.
The plan was disclosed on Monday by Brazilian Football Confederation president Samir Xaud following high-level talks between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Brasília.
The meeting at the Planalto Palace also included Sports Minister Andre Fufuca and national team coach Carlo Ancelotti, reflecting broad institutional backing for the project.
Speaking to the state news agency Agencia Brasil, Xaud said Brazil believes it has the capacity to stage the expanded tournament, while acknowledging that significant planning and consultation will be required. He stressed that the bid would be formally submitted once FIFA opens the process for host selection.
A competitive race yet to open
FIFA has not yet launched the bidding process for the 2029 edition of the Club World Cup, but competition is expected to be strong. Spain, Morocco and Qatar are widely viewed as potential rivals, each boasting recent experience in staging elite international tournaments.
The most recent expanded Club World Cup was held in the United States, with Chelsea crowned champions, setting a high organisational benchmark for future hosts.
Although Spain and Morocco, alongside Portugal, will co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup, FIFA’s selection of Club World Cup hosts is conducted independently.
This reflects a shift away from earlier models where tournaments such as the Confederations Cup were used as preparatory events for the World Cup.
Momentum from women’s football milestone
Infantino’s visit to Brazil also coincided with preparations for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which the country will host for the first time. On Sunday, FIFA unveiled the official branding for the tournament, which will feature 32 teams and run from June to July.
The event is viewed as a landmark moment for women’s football in South America and a further test of Brazil’s organisational credentials.
Strategic vision beyond 2027
For Brazilian authorities, a successful Club World Cup bid would extend the country’s global football footprint beyond 2027 and reinforce its status as a reliable host for FIFA events.
While formal timelines are yet to be confirmed, the early declaration of intent signals Brazil’s determination to remain at the centre of the international football calendar.
