Nigeria are actually in clear and present danger of missing out on next year's World Cup in Brazil after losing 3-2 to Malawi. Super Falcons' World Cup dream under threatThe consequences for the Super Falcons stretch well beyond a single group-stage loss as they risk not qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, per ESPN. The Super Falcons have also never been eliminated at the group stage of WAFCON, but that possibility is now very real. Before any conversation about lifting the trophy, the Super Falcons must first ensure they are still playing football after the group stage ends. Super Falcons set 2 unwanted recordsEarlier, Legit.ng reported about Nigeria's Super Falcons, who faced a shocking 3-2 defeat against debutants Malawi in their opening match of the WAFCON 2026 in Morocco.