Ghana’s Black Queens will compete in Rabat, Morocco, from November 28 to December 5, 2026, as they pursue qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The tournament will provide Ghana with another opportunity to secure a return to the global stage after being drawn against Ecuador, Uzbekistan and Papua New Guinea in the preliminary phase of the inter-confederation play-offs.
According to FIFA, the six-team preliminary tournament will also feature Chinese Taipei and South Africa, with participating nations competing for two places in the final phase of the play-offs.
Ghana will open its campaign against Ecuador, while Uzbekistan face Papua New Guinea and Chinese Taipei take on South Africa on the opening matchday.
The teams will play three matches each, with the top two advancing to the next stage.
The final phase, scheduled for February 2027, will feature the two teams that progress from the preliminary tournament alongside four other nations.
Three places at the World Cup will be available through the overall play-off competition.
The Black Queens will be hoping to navigate the demanding qualification route and join the teams competing at the tournament in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, 2027.
