Brazil Officially Bids to Host 2029 FIFA Club World Cup After U.S. Tournament Success
Brazil has submitted its bid to host the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, with CBF President Samir Xaud expressing confidence after talks with Gianni Infantino. The move follows strong performances by Brazilian clubs in the current U.S.-hosted tournament.
Riding high on the success of the ongoing revamped FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, Brazil has officially entered the race to host the 2029 edition of the prestigious tournament.
The formal bid was confirmed by Samir Xaud, President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), during a key meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Miami.
“I made the country available to host the next Club World Cup,” Xaud said via the CBF’s official platform.
“President Infantino was very happy and said it’s totally possible. Now let’s work to make it happen.”
Brazilian Clubs Shine as Bid Momentum Grows
The 2025 Club World Cup’s expanded 32-team format has showcased the dominance of Brazilian football, with Flamengo, Botafogo, Palmeiras, and Fluminense making waves in the tournament. Their strong performances have added weight to Brazil’s candidacy as a logical host for 2029.
“We want to be closer to FIFA,” Xaud added. “I praised the level of Brazilian clubs and the organization of this great event.”
A Country Built for Global Football
Brazil brings a proven track record in hosting mega sporting events. With successful management of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, and as the upcoming host of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the South American giant is making a bold push to further entrench its global football leadership.
Next Steps: FIFA Review and Planning Ahead
While FIFA has yet to announce an official selection process for 2029, President Infantino’s positive response indicates that Brazil’s bid will receive serious consideration.
The CBF says it will now move into strategic planning, with focus on infrastructure, logistics, and stakeholder engagement to formalize its proposal.
“We’ve made our intentions clear. Now, we move into planning, partnership, and proposal mode. Brazil is ready,” said Xaud.
What It Means for Global Club Football
With the Club World Cup expanding and evolving into a global spectacle, Brazil’s interest adds competitive tension to the bidding process—and promises to bring world-class club football back to South America in a big way.
Fans and stakeholders alike now look to FIFA’s next steps, as the race for 2029 officially begins.
