Morocco Hosts WAFCON 2026, with a Ticket to Brazil at Stake
WAFCON 2026 kicks off in Morocco on July 25 with 16 teams; the Women's Africa Cup of Nations doubles as Africa's qualifier for Brazil's 2027 World Cup.
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Northern Africa Africa Morocco Hosts WAFCON 2026, with a Ticket to Brazil at Stake By Oliver Mason · June 26, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. MOROCCO · SPORTS Key Facts —When and where: WAFCON 2026 runs July 25 to August 16 in Morocco, across Casablanca, Fez and Rabat. —Third time hosting: Morocco becomes the first nation to host three editions in a row. —Bigger field: The tournament expands to 16 teams, up from 12, with Cape Verde and Malawi debuting. —Road to Brazil: Results double as African qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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