WAFCON 2026: Algeria, Morocco make history, achieve World Cup dreams with semi-final qualification
While Algeria produced a stunning comeback against Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco held off former champions South Africa to keep their title ambitions alive on home soil. The post WAFCON 2026: Algeria, Morocco make history, achieve World Cup dreams with semi-final qualification appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Algeria and Morocco have qualified for the semi-finals of the WAFCON 2026. Algeria came from behind to beat Côte d'Ivoire, while Morocco defeated South Africa. According to IOL, South Africa's loss means they will have to navigate the play-offs to reach the 2027 World Cup.
Morocco's win keeps their title hopes alive and secures a spot in the semi-finals, as well as automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The semi-final spot is also a historic achievement for Algeria.
The semi-final line-up is not detailed in the reports, but Punch Nigeria notes that Morocco and South Africa previously met in the 2022 WAFCON final, which South Africa won 2-1.
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