Wafcon 2026 tournament set to begin in Morocco on July 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) kicks off on July 26 in Morocco, featuring a total of 16 teams. Host Morocco faces Algeria in the opening match. Initially scheduled for March, the tournament was postponed for "unforeseen circumstances". It remains significant as it serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the semi-finalists securing spots. Matches will take place across five venues in Rabat and Casablanca, concluding with the final on August 16.
- •Tournament opens on July 26, 2026, with Morocco facing Algeria.
- •Sixteen teams are divided into four groups for the competition.
- •Top two teams from each group advance to the quarter-finals.
- •Final match scheduled for August 16, 2026.
- •Matches held in Rabat and Casablanca venues.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — All you need to know about Wafcon 2026
"Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.
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