The draw for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been completed, setting up several intriguing matchups. The tournament, which is currently underway in Morocco, has reached the knockout stage after the group phase concluded.
According to the official schedule, the quarterfinals will feature some of the continent's top teams. Defending champions South Africa, who won the 2022 title, will face Morocco, the host nation, in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2022 final. The match is scheduled to take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on August 10, 2026.
In other quarterfinal ties, Nigeria, the record eight-time champions, will take on Ghana in a West African derby. Zambia, who reached the semifinals in 2022, will play against Tunisia, while Mali will face Senegal. These matches are set to be played across various venues in Morocco from August 10 to 12, 2026.
The tournament has seen strong performances from several teams, with the group stage producing some surprising results. The quarterfinals promise to deliver high-intensity football as teams vie for a place in the semifinals and a chance to lift the trophy.
The 2026 WAFCON also serves as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, adding extra significance to the knockout rounds. The top four teams from the tournament will secure direct qualification to the World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.
