Overview of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026
The highly anticipated Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 (WAFCON) is set to take place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16. This edition marks a significant expansion, featuring 16 of Africa's finest football teams, an increase from the previous 12. The tournament will be hosted across five venues, with three matches held in Rabat and two in Casablanca. Teams are divided into four groups of four, and the stakes are particularly high as the four semi-finalists will secure automatic spots in the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027, making every knockout match essential for teams aspiring to compete on the global stage.
Match Schedule and Group Standings
The group stage matches will commence on July 26, with a lineup that promises thrilling encounters. Group A consists of host nation Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya. Matchday 1 features Algeria facing Senegal at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, while Morocco takes on Kenya at Moulay El Hassan Stadium. The subsequent matches will see teams vying for top positions as they aim to advance to the quarter-finals.
Group B includes South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania, while Group C features Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi. Group D is comprised of Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, and Cabo Verde. Each group will see teams compete in a round-robin format, culminating in the knockout stages, where the intensity will only increase as teams strive for qualification for the World Cup.
The quarter-finals will take place on August 8 and 9, leading to the semi-finals on August 12, followed by the third-place match on August 15 and the grand final on August 16, hosted at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. The tournament not only serves as a platform for showcasing women's football in Africa but also plays a critical role in determining the continent's representatives at the global level.
For the latest updates, including fixtures, results, and standings, you can visit the official site on Olympics.com.
As reported by olympics.com.
