Wafcon 2026: Your Complete Guide to Africa’s Premier Women’s Football Tournament
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) is set to begin in Morocco on July 26th, serving as a qualifier for the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup. This expanded 16-team tournament will feature 34 matches across Rabat and Casablanca.
Defending champions Nigeria are among the favorites, facing strong competition from hosts Morocco, South Africa, and Ghana. The tournament boasts increased prize money, with the winners receiving $2 million.