Rabat, Morocco, has confirmed to the host the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament, bringing together six nations from across the world.
The tournament will have nine matches that will see Chinese Taipei, Ecuador, Ghana, South Africa Uzbekistan and Papua New Guinea compete against one another.
It is scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 5, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.
The top two qualified teams in the preliminary phase will play off their final phase in February 2027.
Morocco is said to have also successfully the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup, and it is set to co-bid the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
The play-off tournament is designed to give emerging football nations a pathway to the World Cup, ensuring inclusivity and competitive balance.
