Malawi have secured a FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket after coming from a goal down to defeat Ghana 2–1 in the WAFCON 2026 quarter‑finals.
The Scorchers have now booked their place in the last four and, even more importantly, sealed qualification for their first‑ever FIFA Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Brazil in 2027.
It’s heartbreak for the Black Queens of Ghana, who now exit the tournament and they will be going home alongside the Super Falcons, who suffered a 1–0 defeat to the Lionesses of Cameroon.
Softfootball understands that Nigeria will now face South Africa on the 13th, battling for a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Inter‑Confederation Play‑Off Tournament, as their hopes of direct qualification remain alive.
