Morocco and Algeria qualify for 2027 Women’s World Cup
Algeria earned a historic first-time qualification for the Fifa Women’s World Cup, while Morocco punched their ticket to the quadrennial showpiece for a second consecutive time, thanks to their quarter-final victories in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The Fennecs erased the heartbreak of their Wafcon quarter-final exit against Ghana on penalties from 12 months ago by defeating…
Morocco and Algeria secured their spots in the 2027 Women’s World Cup after winning their quarter-finals in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria achieved this historic first-time qualification while Morocco secured a second consecutive appearance in the prestigious tournament. The Fennecs ended Ivory Coast’s quarter-final with a 2-1 victory, erasing the heartbreak of their Wafcon quarter-final loss against Ghana.
Morocco made history by advancing to the knockout stages for the second time, as they lost to France in the last-16 last year. The Atlas Lionesses are now set to compete in the World Cup for a third consecutive time after beating South Africa twice in Wafcon matches. Morocco’s head coach, Jorge Vilda, expressed pride in the team’s progress and emphasized their commitment to preparing for the upcoming World Cup.
Meanwhile, the four losing Wafcon semi-finalists will participate in an African play-off, with the winners advancing to the Fifa Women’s World Cup inter-confederation play-offs.
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