Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi Qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

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Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have secured places at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after reaching the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The four nations earned their World Cup places through their performances in the continental tournament, which is also serving as Africa’s qualification pathway for next summer’s global competition.

For Algeria and Malawi, the qualification represents a particularly significant achievement, with both nations reaching the Women’s World Cup for the first time.

Algeria Make History

Algeria secured their place after defeating 10 player Ivory Coast 2 1 in the quarterfinals.

The Ivorians took the lead before N’Sira Oudraogo was sent off. Algeria then completed the comeback through goals from Ines Khiri and Amira Ould Braham.

The victory sent Algeria into the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and secured the country’s first ever qualification for the Women’s World Cup.

It is another important milestone for Algerian women’s football as the national team prepares to compete on the biggest stage in the sport.

Morocco Qualify on Home Soil

Morocco also booked their place after defeating defending African champions South Africa 2 1.

Sakina Ouzraoui Diki and Hanane Ait El Haj scored for the hosts, securing Morocco’s second appearance at the Women’s World Cup.

Morocco previously qualified for the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand, where they became the first Arab nation to reach the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup.

Their latest qualification gives the hosts another opportunity to build on that breakthrough and continue the growth of women’s football in the country.

Cameroon Beat Nigeria

Cameroon secured their World Cup place with a 1 0 victory over Nigeria.

The decisive moment came from 19 year old Myriam Nyadjou, who scored with a spectacular 30 yard free kick.

The result sends Cameroon back to the Women’s World Cup and adds another major international milestone to the young player’s emerging career.

Malawi Produce the Biggest Shock

The biggest surprise of the quarterfinals came from Malawi.

Ranked 153rd in the world, Malawi defeated Ghana 2 1 after coming from behind.

Ghana initially took the lead, but Temwa Chawinga and Rose Kadzere scored to complete Malawi’s comeback and secure the country’s first qualification for the Women’s World Cup.

The result represents one of the biggest upsets in the tournament and gives Malawi the opportunity to compete at the global tournament for the first time.

Four More African Nations Still Have a Chance

While Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have already qualified, the four nations eliminated in the quarterfinals still have another route to Brazil.

Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Africa will compete in additional qualification matches for places in the intercontinental playoffs.

Ivory Coast will face Ghana, while Nigeria will meet South Africa.

The two winners will advance to the 10 nation intercontinental playoffs, scheduled for November and December. Three teams from those playoffs will ultimately qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Brazil Awaits Africa

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil from 24 June to 25 July 2027.

The tournament will feature 32 nations, with 18 teams already qualified at the time of the report.

Africa’s four confirmed representatives are Algeria, Cameroon, Malawi and Morocco.

The remaining African qualification battle means the continent could send additional representatives to Brazil, giving more national teams an opportunity to compete against the world’s best.

The rise of women’s football across Africa has been accompanied by increased investment, stronger domestic competitions and a growing generation of players seeking opportunities at international clubs.

For Algeria and Malawi, however, this moment carries an especially historic weight. Both nations have moved from qualification hopefuls to World Cup participants for the first time.

The Voice of Africa believes these historic qualifications are another reminder of what is possible when African women are given the opportunity to compete, develop and be seen on the global stage. Algeria, Malawi, Cameroon and Morocco now have the chance to represent millions of young girls watching from across the continent. Their journeys to Brazil will be different, but the message is shared: African women’s football is continuing to grow, and the next generation has every reason to believe that even greater achievements are ahead.

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