Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semifinals and qualify for FIFA World Cup
Summary
Morocco and Algeria both won their quarterfinal matches at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), securing spots in the semifinals and qualifying for the 2027 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Morocco beat South Africa 2-1, while Algeria overcame Ivory Coast 2-1 after a red card reduced Ivory Coast to 10 players.Key Facts
- Morocco defeated South Africa 2-1 in Rabat to reach the WAFCON semifinals.
- Algeria won 2-1 against Ivory Coast in Casablanca, benefiting from an Ivory Coast player’s red card.
- Both teams qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semifinals.
- Morocco will face Nigeria or Cameroon in the semifinals.
- Algeria will play against Ghana or Malawi in the semifinals.
- Nigeria has won the WAFCON 10 times, the most of any nation.
- Morocco finished as runners-up in the previous WAFCON tournament.
- Algeria scored twice in the second half to come from behind and win their match.
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