Source: Radio New Zealand
Katie Kitching of New Zealand celebrates her goal against Papua New Guinea. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz
The Football Ferns have beaten Papua New Guinea 1-0 to claim their spot at the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
It will be the seventh World Cup appearance for the Ferns.
As co-hosts of the 2023 event, the Football Ferns did not have to go through qualification.
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