At least seven nations have secured places in the intercontinental play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Ghana and South Africa became Africa’s representatives on Thursday after defeating Ivory Coast and Nigeria respectively.
The two African sides will enter the opening round alongside Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Ecuador, Venezuela and Papua New Guinea.
Only two teams will progress from that stage and join four sides from UEFA, OFC and CONMEBOL that have received byes into the final round.
The remaining six teams will be divided into three knockout paths, with the winners of each one-off tie claiming the final three World Cup berths.
