The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is being held in Morocco from July 5 to July 26, 2026. This is the third time Morocco has hosted the tournament, following the 2022 and 2024 editions. The competition features 12 teams divided into three groups of four.
Group A includes hosts Morocco, alongside Zambia, Senegal, and DR Congo. Group B consists of Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana. Group C features South Africa, Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania. The top two teams from each group, plus the two best third-placed teams, advance to the quarter-finals.
The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the top four teams securing direct spots. Matches are being played across multiple venues in Morocco, including Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech. The final is scheduled for July 26 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Defending champions Nigeria are seeking their 12th title, while South Africa won the previous edition in 2022. Morocco, as hosts, aim to improve on their runner-up finish in 2022. The tournament has been expanded from 8 to 12 teams since 2022.
