In their opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, the Ivory Coast women's national football team secured a 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso on July 5, 2026, at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat. The win gave the Elephants three points in Group B.
According to match reports, the Ivory Coast dominated the first half, scoring three goals before halftime. Burkina Faso managed to pull one back in the second half, but the Ivory Coast added a fourth to seal the win. The result puts the Ivory Coast in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages.
The 2026 WAFCON, hosted by Morocco from July 5 to 26, features 12 teams competing for the continental title. The Ivory Coast's next group match is scheduled against Zambia on July 8, 2026.
