Maracanã to host Women's World Cup final match
Brazil's legendary Maracanã stadium will host the 2027 Women's World Cup opening match and the final, FIFA announced on Thursday.
Tabitha Chawinga backs Temwa to win Ballon d'Or
Tabitha Chawinga has backed her younger sister Temwa Chawinga to win the Women's Ballon d'Or after the Kansas City Current forward won the Golden Boot during an outstanding WAFCON campaign.
Temwa urges Malawi to 'fix their minds' for WC
Temwa Chawinga has urged her Malawi teammates to 'fix their minds' and put their Women's Africa Cup of Nations final heartbreak behind them in order to do themselves justice at the FIFA Women's World Cup next year.
SA's Donnelly 'needs minutes' to improve - Ellis
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has praised Banyana Banyana striker Ronnel Donnelly after her influential showing against Nigeria, but has warned the young forward that she may not realise her full potential without increased playing time.
Even SA's Ellis is confused by the World Cup qualifiers, so how does it work?
South Africa may have kept their FIFA Women's World Cup hopes alive by defeating Nigeria, but Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has acknowledged she is still getting to grips with the unusually complicated qualification route.
More penalty heartbreak for Morocco as Algeria claim WAFCON bronze
Algeria came from behind to defeat Morocco 3-2 in a penalty shootout, with the hosts left to rue missed chances.
Banyana advance to World Cup play-offs, Nigeria eliminated
Nigeria will miss the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in history after a 1-2 'play-in' loss to South Africa.
Tournament of errors ends with World Cup elimination for Nigeria's Super Falcons
Record ten-time WAFCON champions Nigeria missed out on the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time ever.
Why can't Banyana play like they did against Nigeria all the time?!
South Africa rolled back the years with a quality performance in Thursday's 2-1 win over Nigeria in Casablanca that wrapped up a place in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Inter-Confederation playoffs.
Ghana beat Ivory Coast to keep World Cup dream alive
Ghana secured one of Africa's two places in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Casablanca on Thursday.
Everything you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup as four African teams qualify
The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil is fast approaching, so here is everything you need to know about the format and teams.
Nigeria keen not to copy men's WC fate - Madugu
Nigeria coach Justine Madugu and forward Asisat Oshoala say the Super Falcons are determined not to follow the Super Eagles out of World Cup contention.
Banyana must find lost mental strength - Ramalepe
South Africa's Lebohang Ramalepe has urged her teammates to be stronger mentally and challenge themselves to raise their game in this week's FIFA Women's World Cup 'play-in' against Nigeria on Thursday.
Ghana players protest late payment ahead of WC playoff
Ghana's Black Queens have demanded the immediate payment of outstanding bonuses and allowances as they prepare to continue their pursuit of a place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Ellis struggling to find a talent pool to replace Kgatlana and co.
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis finds herself between a rock and a hard place, as African football has jumped ahead of her since Banyana's maiden triumph in 2022.
WAFCON semifinals preview - Africa awaits a first-time champion
Here are ESPN's predictions for the two WAFCON semifinals -- Morocco vs Cameroon, and Algeria vs Malawi.
South Africa players defiant about World Cup 'dream'
South Africa are still determined to achieve their target of World Cup qualification, albeit via a trickier route, after falling 2-1 to Morocco in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal in Rabat on Saturday.
Ordega blames poor prep for Nigeria's WAFCON exit
Nigeria veteran Francisca Ordega has openly questioned the Super Falcons' preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, following the defending champions' shock elimination to Cameroon.
Vine returns to the A-League, Yallop joins Nix
Cortnee Vine will look to push for her case for a Matildas recall at Melbourne City, signing a one-year deal with the defending A-League Women champions less than a year out from the FIFA Women's World Cup.
NWSL star Chawinga eyes World Cup glory for Malawi
Malawi's victory over Ghana in the last Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal on Sunday extends the tournament's greatest ever Cinderella story, but star striker Tewma Chawinga is determined that the Scorchers' rise won't end in Morocco.
Malawi, ranked 153rd, stun Ghana in WAFCON quarterfinals to qualify for World Cup
Malawi, who have already defeated Nigeria and eliminated Zambia at this year's event, will now meet Algeria in Wednesday's second semifinal.
Nigeria out of WAFCON in shock loss to Cameroon
Nigeria registered their worst-ever WAFCON performance after being defeated 1-0 by Cameroon in Sunday's quarterfinal in Casablanca, with the Indomitable Lionesses securing their berth at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup.
FIFA hits out at campaign to 'undermine' Infantino
FIFA has hit out at what it called "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" world soccer's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino.
Morocco vs. South Africa - Banyana's WAFCON quarter-final defeat as it happened
Desiree Ellis' Banyana Banyana lost 2-1 to Morocco in the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), leaving themselves with a difficult path to World Cup qualification.
Norway tells Infantino to quit amid Mexico backing
Norway's soccer federation president has called on Gianni Infantino to resign, saying there is "no trust" in him now, while Mexico and Argentina have expressed their support for the embattled FIFA president.
FIFA Women's World Cup Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Norway | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Philippines | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 3 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Republic of Ireland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
| Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Zambia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Denmark | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| China | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Jamaica | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Brazil | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Argentina | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 6 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| South Korea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |