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FULL LIST: Countries qualified for 2027 Women’s World Cup

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  • Cameroon qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup by reaching the WAFCON semi-finals.
  • The 2026 WAFCON serves as Africa's qualifier, granting four semi-finalists automatic berths.
  • Host Brazil and several other nations from AFC, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA have also secured spots.

Cameroon secured their place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after defeating Nigeria's Super Falcons 1-0 in their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match. This victory not only propelled the Indomitable Lionesses into the WAFCON semi-finals but also guaranteed their qualification for the global tournament in Brazil.

The 2026 WAFCON acts as the continental qualifying competition for the 2027 Women's World Cup, with the four semi-finalists earning Africa's automatic tickets. Cameroon joins Algeria and Morocco, who had previously secured their spots by advancing to the semi-finals on Saturday.

Brazil is confirmed as the host nation for the 2027 tournament. Other qualified teams include Australia, China PR, Japan, DPR Korea, Korea Republic, and Philippines from the AFC confederation. From CONMEBOL, Argentina and Colombia have qualified, while New Zealand represents OFC. European nations Denmark, France, Germany, and Spain have also secured their places through UEFA competitions.

As continental qualification campaigns continue, more teams are expected to earn their spots in the 32-team tournament. The journey for qualification highlights the growing global participation and competitiveness in women's football.

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