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

Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi secure their spots in the 2027 Women's World Cup after advancing in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Updated: 10 Aug 2026, 23:49AI-generatedWritten by an AI system, editorially responsible — how we work

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Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Their qualification was secured by reaching the semi-finals of the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which is serving as the African qualifying tournament for the World Cup.

According to multiple sources, Algeria and Morocco achieved their places following victories in their respective quarter-final matches. The specific details of their matches were not disclosed, but both teams emerged as strong contenders in the tournament.

Cameroon also secured a spot in the World Cup after defeating Nigeria's Super Falcons 1-0 in another quarter-final. This result eliminated Nigeria from automatic qualification, marking a significant moment in the tournament.

Malawi's journey to qualification was reported as part of the overall advancement of these four teams to the semi-finals. The specifics of Malawi's matches leading to their qualification, however, were not detailed in the available reports.

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations is currently taking place in Morocco and functions as the qualifying event for the World Cup. The four semi-finalists from the tournament earn automatic entries into the World Cup, emphasizing the competitive nature of this year's event.

Despite the disappointment for Nigeria after their loss to Cameroon, there still remains a possibility for the Super Falcons to qualify through other means. Nigerian keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie expressed hope, emphasizing the need for her team to regroup and explore alternative paths to the World Cup.

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