Rabat – The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has selected Morocco to host the preliminary round of the playoff tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 5, 2026.
According to FIFA’s official announcement, the matches will take place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, near Rabat.
Six national teams will participate in the competition: South Africa, Ghana, Ecuador, Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, and Papua New Guinea.
The tournament will feature nine matches, with each team playing three games. The two teams that finish at the top of the overall standings will advance to the final playoff phase, scheduled for February 2027.
Opening-day fixtures
The preliminary round will begin on November 28, with three matches on the opening day.
Uzbekistan will face Papua New Guinea, while Chinese Taipei will take on South Africa. Ghana will also meet Ecuador as the six teams begin their campaigns to secure qualification.
The competition offers the participating nations an opportunity to move closer to securing a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Brazil to host the 2027 tournament
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil, marking the first time the women’s tournament will be held in South America.
Morocco’s selection as the host of the preliminary playoff round adds another international women’s football competition to the country’s calendar. The Mohammed VI Football Complex is also hosting the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, further highlighting Morocco’s role in international women’s football.
