Malawi FA chief backs Infantino, credits FIFA investment for World Cup breakthrough

Malawi's qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup is a result of investment in African ​football made by FIFA under President Gianni Infantino and why he will likely enjoy the support of the continent, the country's football ‌association President Fleetwood Haiya told Reuters. ‎Malawi have been the surprise package of the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, and earned their World Cup berth by reaching the semi-finals. ‎