FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament: Schedule, Teams and Fixtures
Rabat, Morocco, will host the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament from November 28 to December 5, 2026. Six national teams will compete at the Mohammed VI Football Complex for two places in the final phase of the qualification tournament.
Chinese Taipei, Ecuador, Ghana, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and Uzbekistan will play a total of nine matches during the international window. The top two teams in the preliminary phase will advance to the final stage in February 2027, continuing their push to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament: Key Details
Tournament: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament
Phase: Preliminary phase
Host city: Rabat, Morocco
Venue: Mohammed VI Football Complex
Dates: November 28–December 5, 2026
Participating teams: Six
Total matches: Nine
Teams advancing: Two
Final phase: February 2027
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament Schedule
The preliminary phase will feature nine matches across three matchdays. All kick-off times listed below are local times in Morocco and are subject to change.
Saturday, November 28, 2026
2:00 p.m.: Chinese Taipei vs. South Africa
4:30 p.m.: Uzbekistan vs. Papua New Guinea
7:00 p.m.: Ghana vs. Ecuador
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Rest day
Monday, November 30, 2026
Rest day
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Rest day
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
2:00 p.m.: Papua New Guinea vs. Chinese Taipei
4:30 p.m.: Uzbekistan vs. Ghana
7:00 p.m.: South Africa vs. Ecuador
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Rest day
Friday, December 4, 2026
Rest day
Saturday, December 5, 2026
5:00 p.m.: Chinese Taipei vs. Ecuador
5:00 p.m.: Papua New Guinea vs. Ghana
5:00 p.m.: South Africa vs. Uzbekistan
Official match schedule: View the FIFA preliminary-phase schedule (PDF).
Six Teams Competing in Rabat
Six nations from different confederations will take part in the preliminary phase:
Chinese Taipei
Ecuador
Ghana
Papua New Guinea
South Africa
Uzbekistan
Each team will play three matches during the competition. Their results will determine which two nations finish first and second overall and progress to the final phase.
How Does Qualification Work?
The preliminary phase is an important step toward the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil. The six teams will compete in a nine-match schedule, with the top two overall advancing to the final phase of the Play-Off Tournament in February 2027.
Those teams will continue their attempt to secure a place at the next Women’s World Cup, where national teams will compete on the global stage in South America.
Mohammed VI Football Complex to Host the Tournament
The Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat will stage all matches in the preliminary phase. The venue has experience hosting international women’s football and is also hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026.
Morocco’s selection as host provides a central venue for the six participating nations during the November–December international window.
When Is the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament?
The preliminary phase will run from November 28 to December 5, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco. The final phase of the Play-Off Tournament is scheduled for February 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament preliminary phase begin?
The preliminary phase begins on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco.
Which teams are participating?
Chinese Taipei, Ecuador, Ghana, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and Uzbekistan will compete.
Where will the matches take place?
All matches will be played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.
How many teams will advance to the final phase?
The top two teams in the preliminary phase will advance to the final phase in February 2027.
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