Among the 30 countries represented, three are from Africa. Togo will be represented by Ameyo Aissata Amegee as the central referee and Ayawa Mana Dzodopé as the assistant referee. Additionally, Lidwine Pelagie Rakotozafinoro from Madagascar and Gladys Lengwe from Zambia (in reserve) will also officiate.
Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia will represent Africa on the field during the tournament, with the following groups:
Group A: Costa Rica, Venezuela, Italy, Zambia Group B: Ghana, North Korea, Germany, Canada Group C: New Zealand, Paraguay, Spain, Japan Group D: Mexico, China, Colombia, Nigeria