Panama secure final 2023 Women’s World Cup spot after defeating Paraguay

23.02.2023 - 12:03 theguardian.com

Panama are the 32nd and final team to book their ticket for the upcoming Women’s World Cup after defeating Paraguay 1-0 in the final qualifying playoff in New Zealand on Thursday.

Panama, who will play at the showpiece tournament for the first time, will slot into Group F alongside France, Jamaica and Brazil.

This year’s World Cup, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia and starting on 20 July, will be the first edition to feature 32 teams. Group A New Zealand Norway Philippines Switzerland Group B Australia Republic of Ireland Nigeria Canada Group C Spain Costa Rica Zambia Japan Group D England Haiti Denmark China Group E United States Vietnam Netherlands Portugal Group F France Jamaica Brazil Panama Group G Sweden South Africa Italy Argentina Group H Germany Morocco Colombia South Korea Substitute Lineth Cedeno secured victory for Panama with a 75th-minute goal, heading home a free-kick played into the box by captain Marta Cox at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

Cedeno, who came off the bench in the second half, collected a yellow card for taking off her shirt during the goal celebration.

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