Soccer-Panama to face Paraguay in Women's World Cup playoffs

Soccer Football - Women's World Cup Playoff Tournament - Papua New Guinea v Panama - North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand - February 19, 2023 Panama's Tanner Riley celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/David Rowland

(Reuters) -Panama secured a 2-0 win over Papua New Guinea in the final qualifying playoffs for the Women's World Cup in New Zealand on Sunday and will face Paraguay, who beat Taiwan 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling game.

With both teams seeking World Cup qualification for the first time, Panama and Paraguay will face off in Hamilton on Thursday.