Algeria and Morocco at Women’s World Cup
Algeria and Morocco will be among Africa’s representatives at next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The post Algeria and Morocco at Women’s World Cup appeared first on ANBA News Agency .
São Paulo – Algeria and Morocco have earned spots in the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, marking the first time Arab nations have qualified for the prestigious tournament. The African continent will be represented by 18 teams out of 32 total participants after regional qualifying competitions. Apart from Algeria and Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi, the winners and runners-up of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations respectively, will also represent CAF.
Algeria secured their place in the World Cup after defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 in the quarterfinals, with goals from Ines Khiri and Amira Braham. Morocco claimed their spot with a 2-1 win over South Africa in the same stage, thanks to goals from Sakina Ouzraoui Diki and Hanane Ait El Haj. Other nations set to compete across various continents include Australia, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, and China from Asia; Argentina and Colombia, along with Brazil as the host, from South America; Germany, France, Denmark, and Spain from Europe; and New Zealand from Oceania.
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