Algeria hold firm under pressureDespite playing with 10 players, Côte d’Ivoire refused to surrender their World Cup dream without a fight. World Cup dream becomes realityThe victory ensured Algeria would take their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. More importantly, it confirmed their place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Côte d’Ivoire’s World Cup hopes remain aliveWhile Algeria celebrated automatic qualification for Brazil 2027, Côte d’Ivoire’s hopes of reaching the World Cup are not yet over. In one memorable afternoon, the Fennecs achieved two major milestones, reaching the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time and securing a historic ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.