Algeria qualify for Women's World Cup for first time after win over Ivory Coast
Algeria secured their first-ever Women's World Cup spot with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals in Casablanca.
Key Takeaways
AIAlgeria have qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in their history after a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, who finished the match with ten players, in the quarterfinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca.
Second-half goals from Ines Khiri and Amira Ould Braham saw Algeria come from behind after Ines Konan had put Ivory Coast ahead.
Ivory Coast were reduced to ten players in the 41st minute when their key player Nassira Ouedraogo was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Algerian goalkeeper Chloe Ngazi.
Ivory Coast also missed a penalty in the second half, with Rebecca Elah striking the post while the score was 1-1.
The four teams that reach the semifinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations will qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, scheduled to take place from June 24 to July 25 next year.
Ivory Coast still have a chance to qualify, as they will face the loser of Sunday's quarterfinal between Ghana and Malawi next Thursday for a place in the intercontinental playoff, which offers three additional World Cup spots.