2027 Women’s World Cup: Rabat to host the play-offs

FIFA has selected the city of Rabat to host the preliminary round of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ play-off tournament. From 28 November to 5 December, six national teams will compete at the Mohammed VI Complex for a place at the tournament in Brazil.

Morocco is cementing its role as a major hub for world football. FIFA has confirmed that the Kingdom’s administrative capital, Rabat, will host the preliminary round of the play-off tournament for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Brazil 2027™.

This decisive stage will see six nations from various continental confederations compete in the race to qualify for the first edition of the Women’s World Cup to be held in South America.

Six nations vying for two qualifying places

A total of nine matches will take place during the international window scheduled for 28 November to 5 December. The six teams taking part in this tournament are:

Africa : South Africa, Ghana

South America : Ecuador

Asia : Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan

Oceania : Papua New Guinea

Each team will play three matches. At the end of this preliminary phase, the top two teams in the overall standings will secure their places in the final phase of the play-off tournament, scheduled for February 2027.

The Mohammed VI Football Complex: the capital of women’s football

All matches will be held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, a venue which is also hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™.

The draw has already determined the fixtures for the opening day :

Uzbekistan – Papua New Guinea

Chinese Taipei – South Africa

Ghana – Ecuador

By entrusting the organisation of this competition to Rabat, FIFA reaffirms its confidence in Morocco’s logistical expertise and world-class facilities.