WAFCON 2026: Semifinals set as Cameroon, Morocco, Algeria and Malawi qualify for 2027 World Cup
Summary
Host Jillian Zakovitz, guest Tamara Griffin, and producer Theo Lloyd-Hughes discuss Malawi’s historic WAFCON run and World Cup qualification, alongside Nigeria and Zambia’s exits. They analyze NWSL highlights, including Pietra Tordin’s record-breaking hat trick, and address the tournament’s visibility challenges. The episode concludes with tips for fans to watch and share the games.
Topics discussed
Intro: Malawi's historic WAFCON run and World Cup qualification
NWSL Recap: Hat tricks, Golden Boot race, and USWNT call-up talk
Sponsor Break: Amazon Prime and Discover Card
Deep Dive: Malawi's journey to the WAFCON semifinals
Zambia and Nigeria's early exits and stagnation concerns
World Cup Qualification Playoffs: Nigeria vs South Africa
Semifinal Preview: Morocco vs Cameroon and Malawi vs Hosts
How to watch WAFCON and grow the women's game globally
Outro and final sponsor messages
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