Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026: What to know about the tournament
Summary
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 will take place in Morocco starting Sunday, with 16 teams competing for a spot in the 2027 Women’s World Cup and continental honors. The tournament was delayed from its original March start and will run until August 16, with matches held in the cities of Rabat and Casablanca.Key Facts
- The tournament starts Sunday with Algeria vs. Senegal and Morocco vs. Kenya matches.
- The final will be held on August 16 in Rabat, ending a 22-day event.
- 16 teams are competing, up from 12 in previous editions, marking the first expanded format.
- Nigeria are the defending champions from the previous year’s tournament.
- Morocco is hosting again, with games in five stadiums located in Rabat and Casablanca.
- The tournament was postponed from March to July/August due to unspecified "unforeseen circumstances," reportedly influenced by Morocco.
- Kickoff times are mostly 17:00 GMT and 20:00 GMT; the final kicks off at 19:00 GMT.
- Top players like Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji and Barbra Banda, and Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade will participate, showcasing strong talent.
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