Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi qualify for Women's World Cup
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil after reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Algeria secured their spot by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1, while Morocco won against South Africa 2-1. Cameroon edged past Nigeria 1-0 thanks to a long-range free-kick from Myriam Nyadjou. Malawi caused a surprise by overcoming Ghana 2-1. The semi-finals will occur on Wednesday, featuring Morocco versus Cameroon and Algeria against Malawi. The remaining teams from the quarter-finals still have the opportunity to qualify through intercontinental play-offs scheduled for November and December.
- •Algeria qualifies for their first Women's World Cup.
- •Morocco secures their second appearance at the Women's World Cup.
- •Cameroon wins against Nigeria to advance.
- •Malawi shocks Ghana to secure a spot.
- •Wafcon semi-finals set for Wednesday.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Malawi secures first Women's World Cup qualification, Nigeria could have first-ever miss
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — WAFCON 2026: Algeria and Malawi qualify for first Women’s World Cup, Cameroon shocks Nigeria
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
- 10:06 PMBBC Sport — African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
"Algeria and Malawi have qualified for their first Women’s World Cup, booking a place in Brazil next year by advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this weekend. Morocco and Cameroon also secured qualification with their wins, the latter shocking ten-time WAFCON champions, Nigeria. Morocco are heading back to the World Cup after making their debut in 2023, while Cameroon are set for their third World Cup appearance. WAFCON hosts Morocco, who finished as runners-up i
"Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
"Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 3:22 AMMalawi secures first Women's World Cup qualification, Nigeria could have first-ever miss
The WAFCON quarterfinals are serving as qualification for Brazil 2027 and have produced several shock results.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 12:01 AMWAFCON 2026: Algeria and Malawi qualify for first Women’s World Cup, Cameroon shocks Nigeria
Algeria and Malawi have qualified for their first Women’s World Cup, booking a place in Brazil next year by advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this weekend. Morocco and Cameroon also secured qualification with their wins, the latter shocking ten-time WAFCON champions, Nigeria. Morocco are heading back to the World Cup after making their debut in 2023, while Cameroon are set for their third World Cup appearance. WAFCON hosts Morocco, who finished as runners-up i
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:06 PMAfrican quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 10:06 PMAfrican quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
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