Morocco is hosting the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), running from July 5 to July 26, 2026. The tournament, originally scheduled for 2024 but postponed, features 12 teams competing across four cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier.
The Moroccan women's national team, known as the Lionesses of the Atlas, enters the tournament as a strong contender. They have reached the final in the last two editions (2022 and 2024), losing to South Africa and Nigeria respectively. Their performance in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, where they reached the Round of 16, marked a historic achievement for an Arab nation.
Morocco's squad includes key players like captain Ghizlane Chebbak and forward Rosella Ayane. The team has shown consistent improvement under coach Reynald Pedros, who led them to the 2022 WAFCON final and the 2023 World Cup knockout stage.
The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the top four teams earning spots. Morocco aims to secure its first WAFCON title on home soil, building on its recent successes in women's football.
