Overview of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
The highly anticipated Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 is set to take place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, 2026. This prestigious tournament will feature sixteen teams competing for the continental title, succeeding Nigeria, while also vying for qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The stakes are high as the top four semifinalists will secure their spots in the World Cup, and two quarterfinalists will have a chance to qualify through an intercontinental playoff. Given the significance of each match, this tournament promises thrilling football as teams battle for victory.
As the host nation, Morocco, led by their captain Ghizlane Chebbak, aims to leverage the support of their home crowd to clinch their first-ever continental title. The tournament will unfold across five venues, with three stadiums located in Rabat and two in Casablanca. Fans can eagerly anticipate a series of exciting matches featuring some of the best national teams in Africa.
Match Schedule for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
The complete schedule of matches for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is as follows, with all times indicated in local time:
Group Stage Matches
- Sunday, July 26
18:00 - Group A: Algeria vs. Senegal at Olympic Stadium (Rabat)
21:00 - Group A: Morocco vs. Kenya at Moulay El Hassan Stadium (Rabat) - Monday, July 27
18:00 - Group B: South Africa vs. Tanzania at Moulay Rachid Stadium (Casablanca)
21:00 - Group B: Ivory Coast vs. Burkina Faso at Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca) - Tuesday, July 28
18:00 - Group C: Zambia vs. Egypt at Olympic Stadium (Rabat)
21:00 - Group C: Nigeria vs. Malawi at Al Madina Stadium (Rabat) - Wednesday, July 29
18:00 - Group D: Ghana vs. Cape Verde at Moulay Rachid Stadium (Casablanca)
21:00 - Group D: Cameroon vs. Mali at Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca) - Thursday, July 30
18:00 - Group A: Senegal vs. Kenya at Olympic Stadium (Rabat)
21:00 - Group A: Morocco vs. Algeria at Moulay El Hassan Stadium (Rabat) - Friday, July 31
18:00 - Group B: South Africa vs. Ivory Coast at Moulay Rachid Stadium (Casablanca)
21:00 - Group B: Burkina Faso vs. Tanzania at Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca) - Saturday, August 1
18:00 - Group C: Egypt vs. Malawi at Moulay El Hassan Stadium (Rabat)
21:00 - Group C: Nigeria vs. Zambia at Al Madina Stadium (Rabat) - Sunday, August 2
18:00 - Group D: Ghana vs. Cameroon at Moulay Rachid Stadium (Casablanca)
21:00 - Group D: Mali vs. Cape Verde at Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca) - Monday, August 3
21:00 - Group A: Senegal vs. Morocco at Moulay El Hassan Stadium (Rabat)
21:00 - Group A: Kenya vs. Algeria at Olympic Stadium (Rabat) - Tuesday, August 4
21:00 - Group B: Burkina Faso vs. South Africa at Moulay Rachid Stadium (Casablanca)
21:00 - Group B: Tanzania vs. Ivory Coast at Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca) - Wednesday, August 5
21:00 - Group C: Egypt vs. Nigeria at Olympic Stadium (Rabat)
21:00 - Group C: Malawi vs. Zambia at Al Madina Stadium (Rabat) - Thursday, August 6
21:00 - Group D: Mali vs. Ghana at Moulay Rachid Stadium (Casablanca)
21:00 - Group D: Cape Verde vs. Cameroon at Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca)
Knockout Phase Matches
- Saturday, August 8
18:00 - Quarterfinal 2: 1st Group B vs. 2nd Group A at Moulay Rachid Stadium (Casablanca)
21:00 - Quarterfinal 1: 1st Group A vs. 2nd Group B at Moulay El Hassan Stadium (Rabat) - Sunday, August 9
18:00 - Quarterfinal 4: 1st Group D vs. 2nd Group C at Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca)
21:00 - Quarterfinal 3: 1st Group C vs. 2nd Group D at Al Madina Stadium (Rabat) - Wednesday, August 12
18:00 - Semifinal 2: Winner Quarterfinal 2 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 3 at Olympic Stadium (Rabat)
21:00 - Semifinal 1: Winner Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 4 at Moulay El Hassan Stadium (Rabat) - Thursday, August 13
18:00 - World Cup Qualification Playoff: Loser Quarterfinal 2 vs. Loser Quarterfinal 3 at Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca)
21:00 - World Cup Qualification Playoff: Loser Quarterfinal 1 vs. Loser Quarterfinal 4 at Moulay Rachid Stadium (Casablanca) - Saturday, August 15
18:00 - Third Place Match: Loser Semifinal 1 vs. Loser Semifinal 2 at Olympic Stadium (Rabat) - Sunday, August 16
20:00 - Final: Winner Semifinal 1 vs. Winner Semifinal 2 at Moulay El Hassan or Moulay Abdallah Stadium (Rabat)
As reported by olympics.com.
