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WAFCON 2026: Morocco stave off South Africa’s challenge to keep home title hopes alive

Morocco secured their spot at the 2027 World Cup with a 2-1 win over 2022 champions South Africa.

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Neel Shelat
Aug 09, 2026
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Morocco have secured qualification to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Credit: Confederation of African Football.

Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat

Hosts Morocco secured their place in the WAFCON semi-finals and with it a spot at the 2027 Women’s World Cup after defeating South Africa 2-1 in Rabat on Saturday night.

A near-capacity crowd greeted the players as …

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