Morocco and Algeria Secure Spots in Women's World Cup 2027

WHO:

ABC News - Morocco's team includes players Sakina Ouzraoui and Hanane Aït El Haj.

AP - Algeria's team is coached by Farid Benstiti and includes players Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham.

Arab News - Thembi Kgatlana scored for South Africa.

WHAT:

ABC News - Thembi Kgatlana has scored nine goals in WAFCON appearances since her tournament debut for South Africa in 2018.

AP - Algeria's Morgane Ikene was stretched off in the first half with an apparent foot injury during their match against Ivory Coast.

beIN SPORTS - Algeria's victory over Côte d'Ivoire marked their first qualification for the Women's World Cup, and they will face the winner of the match between Ghana and Malawi in the semifinals.

Arab News - The draw for the 32-nation World Cup in Brazil is set for next year.

beIN SPORTS - Algeria's victory over Côte d'Ivoire marked their first-ever qualification for the Women's World Cup.

AP - Algeria will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Malawi and Ghana in the semifinals.

Arab News - The Women's World Cup is set to be held in Brazil in 2027.

SABC Sport - Morocco will meet the winner of the quarterfinal match between Nigeria and Cameroon in the semifinals.

AP - Algeria's victory over Ivory Coast marked their first-ever qualification for the Women's World Cup.

ABC News - Algeria will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Malawi and Ghana in the semifinals.

Arab News - The Women's World Cup is set to be held in Brazil in 2027.

SABC Sport - Morocco will meet the winner of the quarterfinal match between Nigeria and Cameroon in the semifinals.

ABC News - Morocco secured a spot in the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over South Africa in the quarterfinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

AP - Algeria earned its first-ever qualification for the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals.

CNA - Morocco and Algeria both qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Devdiscourse - Algeria's victory marked their first qualification for the Women's World Cup.

SABC Sport - Morocco's win over South Africa avenged their previous loss in the 2022 WAFCON final.

WHERE:

ABC News - The match between Morocco and South Africa took place in Rabat, Morocco.

AP - Algeria's match against Ivory Coast was held in Casablanca, Morocco.

WHEN:

CNA - The Women's World Cup is scheduled to be held from June 24 to July 25, 2027.

SABC Sport - Morocco will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Nigeria and Cameroon on Wednesday.

WHY:

Arab News - The four semifinalists of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations automatically qualify for the Women's World Cup.

HOW:

AP - Algeria's comeback against Ivory Coast included goals from Khiri in the 58th minute and Braham in the 64th minute after trailing 1-0.

beIN SPORTS - Algeria's comeback included second-half goals from Ines Khiri and Amira Ould Braham after trailing 1-0.

ABC News - Morocco took the lead in the match against South Africa with a goal from Ouzraoui in the 32nd minute and a penalty converted by El Haj in the 49th minute.

AP - Algeria's comeback against Ivory Coast included goals from Khiri in the 58th minute and Braham in the 64th minute after trailing 1-0.

In a significant milestone, Algeria's victory over Côte d'Ivoire has secured their first-ever qualification for the Women's World Cup, where they will face the winner of the upcoming match between Ghana and Malawi in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Thembi Kgatlana has made a remarkable impact in WAFCON, scoring nine goals since her tournament debut for South Africa in 2018. Additionally, the draw for the 32-nation World Cup in Brazil is scheduled for next year.