Morocco Hosts WAFCON 2026, with a Ticket to Brazil at Stake
Morocco will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations from July 25 to August 16 across Casablanca, Fez and Rabat. The tournament has been expanded to 16 teams, with Cape Verde and Malawi making their first appearances. The competition also serves as Africa’s qualification pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
- ▪Morocco becomes the first nation to host three consecutive WAFCON editions, marking its third straight tournament as host.
- ▪The field has grown from 12 to 16 teams, introducing debutants Cape Verde and Malawi.
- ▪Results of the tournament will determine the African qualifiers for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
- ▪The event was moved from its original spring schedule to mid‑year by the Confederation of African Football.
- ▪Morocco’s recent run to a home‑soil final has helped spark a surge in interest for women’s football in the country.
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Northern Africa Africa Morocco Hosts WAFCON 2026, with a Ticket to Brazil at Stake By Oliver Mason · June 26, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. MOROCCO · SPORTS Key Facts —When and where: WAFCON 2026 runs July 25 to August 16 in Morocco, across Casablanca, Fez and Rabat. —Third time hosting: Morocco becomes the first nation to host three editions in a row. —Bigger field: The tournament expands to 16 teams, up from 12, with Cape Verde and Malawi debuting. —Road to Brazil: Results double as African qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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