1991 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

The winner, Nigeria qualified to the World Cup and won the tournament by defeating Cameroon 6–0 on aggregate.

The winner, China; runners-up, Japan; and third place, Chinese Taipei, qualified to the World Cup.

Knockout stage China PR, Japan, and Chinese Taipei qualified for the World Cup.

It began in September 1989, and ended with a final four–style tournament in Denmark, held in July 1991, only four months before the World Cup.

Second round Knockout stage Denmark, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Sweden qualified for the World Cup.

(3 teams competing for 1 berth) The first edition of the Sudamericano Femenino (Women's South American Championship), held in April–May 1991 determined CONMEBOL's qualifier.