Cameroon Return to FIFA Women’s World Cup After Eight-Year Absence

The Indomitable Lionesses are heading back to the FIFA Women’s World Cup after an eight-year absence, securing their place at the 2027 tournament in Brazil with a 1-0 victory over Nigeria in the WAFCON quarter-finals.

Cameroon last featured at the World Cup in 2019 after also qualifying for the 2015 edition in Canada. Their 2015 campaign ended in the group stage, while in 2019, they were eliminated by England in the Round of 16. After missing the 2023 tournament, the Lionesses have now sealed their return to the World Cup for their third appearance since 2015.

Cameroon join Algeria, Morocco and Malawi as the four WAFCON semi-finalists who have already qualified for Brazil 2027. The tournament will run from June 24 to July 25, 2027, giving the Lionesses another opportunity to make their mark on the global stage.

The quarter-final losers,Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Africa ,still have a route to the World Cup. The winners of the upcoming playoff matches between Ivory Coast and Ghana, and Nigeria and South Africa, will advance to the 10-team intercontinental play-offs in November and December, where three World Cup places will be available.