Brazil have confirmed their intention to bid for the 2029 Club World Cup, the second edition of the expanded tournament. The announcement was made by Brazilian Football Confederation head Samir Xaud on Monday following a meeting between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Fifa chief Gianni Infantino.
The high-level gathering at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia included Sports Minister Andre Fufuca and Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti. Xaud told the official news agency Agencia Brasil: 'We believe Brazil is capable of hosting this grand event, but it requires a lot of discussions and adjustments. However, Brazil will indeed submit its bid for 2029.'
Fifa has yet to open the bidding process for the 2029 tournament, which will take place four years after the inaugural expanded Club World Cup. The 2025 edition was held in the United States, with Chelsea emerging as champions. The competition was expanded from the previous format.
Rival bids are expected from Spain and Morocco, who will co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal, as well as Qatar, who hosted the 2022 World Cup. The selection of Club World Cup hosts operates independently from the World Cup, marking a departure from past practice where tournaments like the Confederations Cup served as test events.
Infantino's visit to Brazil also coincided with preparations for the 2027 Women's World Cup, which Brazil will host for the first time. On Sunday, Fifa unveiled the official branding for the event, which will feature 32 teams competing between June and July.
