Morocco Welcomes Papua New Guinea for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Play-Offs
In an exciting development for the world of women's football, Papua New Guinea is scheduled to visit Rabat, Morocco, for the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Play-Off Tournament. This event is set to take place from November 28 to December 5, 2026, as confirmed by FIFA on October 20, 2026. The matches will unfold at the state-of-the-art Mohammed VI Football Complex, a venue that has been pivotal in Morocco's efforts to modernize its football infrastructure and is also hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026™.
The tournament will feature six nations competing, with each team playing three matches. The top two teams based on their performance in these matches will advance to the final stage of the Play-Off Tournament, scheduled for February 2027. Papua New Guinea's National Team, known as the Bilums, will face off against Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, and Ghana in a bid to secure their place in the next phase of the tournament.
The match schedule for Papua New Guinea in the preliminary phase is as follows:
- Uzbekistan vs. Papua New Guinea
Saturday, November 28, 4:30 PM local time (Sunday, November 29, 1:30 AM PGT)
Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 3), Rabat, Morocco - Papua New Guinea vs. Chinese Taipei
Tuesday, December 1, 2:00 PM local time (Tuesday, December 1, 11:00 PM PGT)
Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 8), Rabat, Morocco - Papua New Guinea vs. Ghana
Saturday, December 5, 5:00 PM local time (Sunday, December 6, 2:00 AM PGT)
Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 3), Rabat, Morocco
For fans eager to follow the full schedule of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Play-Off Tournament, further details can be accessed via FIFA's official digital hub.
As reported by oceaniafootball.com.
