Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Results, Schedule, Fixtures Scores of Every Match

Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 Groups, Fixtures, Schedule, Dates, Kick-Off Times & Venues

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will bring together 16 of Africa's top women's national teams as they compete in Morocco for continental glory and qualification opportunities for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The tournament runs from 26 July to 16 August 2026, featuring group-stage matches, quarter-finals, semi-finals, World Cup play-offs, and the championship final.

Below is the complete WAFCON 2026 groups, fixtures, match dates, kick-off times (GMT), and venues.

What are the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 groups, Teams List?

The 16 teams have been split into four groups of four.

Hosts Morocco have a North African derby against rivals Algeria in Group A as well as games against Senegal and Kenya, who return 10 years after making their only previous appearance.

Holders Nigeria, who are bidding for a record-extending 11th title after beating Morocco in last year's final, were placed in Group C alongside Zambia, the highest-ranked side in pot two in the draw, Egypt and debutants Malawi.

South Africa, winners in 2022, take on Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania in Group B.

In Group D, Ghana were paired with Cameroon and Mali - two sides who advanced to the finals on the strength of their world ranking - and the other first-timers taking part, Cape Verde.

The top two teams in each group go into the quarter-finals.

Group A: Morocco (hosts), Algeria, Senegal, Kenya.

Group B: South Africa, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Tanzania.

Group C: Nigeria (holders), Zambia, Egypt, Malawi.

Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, Cape Verde 

Where are the Women's African Cup of Nations 2026: All Venues, Stadium Locations.

Matches will be held across five stadiums in two cities, Rabat and Casablanca.

⚽Moulay El Hassan Stadium (capacity: 22,000) – Rabat

⚽Olympic Stadium (capacity: 21,000) – Rabat

⚽Al Medina Stadium (capacity: 18,000) – Rabat

⚽Larbi Zaouli Stadium (capacity: 20,000) – Casablanca

⚽Moulay Rachid Stadium (capacity: 25,000) – Casablanca  

Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 group fixtures, Scores, Results, Dates, Kick-off Time, Venue

All kick-off times GMT.

Sunday, 26 July

Group A: Algeria 2-0 Senegal, 

Group A: Morocco 4-0 Kenya

Monday, 27 July

Group B: South Africa 1-2 Tanzania

Group B: Ivory Coast 4-1 Burkina Faso

Tuesday, 28 July

Group C: Zambia 6-0 Egypt

Group C: Nigeria 2-3 Malawi

Wednesday, 29 July

Group D: Ghana 2-0 Cape Verde

Group D: Cameroon 2-0 Mali

Thursday, 30 July

Group A: Senegal 1-0 Kenya

Group A: Morocco 1- 0 Algeria

Friday, 31 July

Group B: South Africa 2-2 Ivory Coast

Group B: Burkina Faso 2-1 Tanzania

Saturday, 1 August

Group C: Egypt 1-3 Malawi

Group C: Nigeria 1-0 Zambia

Sunday, 2 August

Group D: Ghana 0-1 Cameroon

Group D: Mali 3-2 Cape Verde

Monday, 3 August

Group A: Senegal 0-0 Morocco

Group A: Kenya 0-2 Algeria

Tuesday, 4 August

Group B: Burkina Fas 0-1  South Africa

Group B: Tanzania 1-2 Ivory Coast

Wednesday, 5 August

Group C: Egypt 2-6 Nigeria

Group C: Malawi 1-2 Zambia

Thursday, 6 August

Group D: Mali 1-1 Ghana

Group D: Cape Verde 1-1 Cameroon

Wafcon 2026 quarter-finals Schedule, Results

Saturday, 8 August

Quarter-final 1 – Morocco 2-1 South Africa  

Quarter-final 2 – Côte d'Ivoire 1-2 Algeria 

Sunday, 9 August

Quarter-final 3- Malawi 2-1 Ghana 

Quarter-final 4 – Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria 

Wafcon 2026 semi-finals fixtures, kick-off times, venues

Wednesday, 12 August

Semi-final 1 

Morocco (1) 0-0 (3) Cameroon 

Semi-final 2 

Algeria 1- 3 Malawi 

African 2027 Women's World Cup play-off match

Thursday, 13 August

Between the four losing quarter-finalists; winners qualify for the inter-confederation play-offs.)

WC Play-off 1

Côte d'Ivoire 1-2 Ghana 

WC Play-off 2

South Africa 2-1  Nigeria 

WAFCON Third place play-off match.

Saturday, 15 August

Algeria beat Morocco to wins Third place match, Olympic Stadium, (17:00 GMT)

Who won the Wafcon final this year in 2026.

Sunday, 16 August

WAFCON Final: Cameroon 3-0  Malawi,  Rabat, Morocco.

Cameroon won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. They defeated Malawi 3–0 on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The historic final took place at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

The Indomitable Lionesses sealed their victory during a dominant first half. Marie Ngah Manga scored the opening goal in the 20th minute. She headed the ball in after a mistake by Malawi's goalkeeper. Naomi Eto doubled the lead in the 30th minute with a spectacular scissors-kick volley from a corner kick. Just before halftime, Eto assisted Ngah Manga, who tapped in her second goal of the night.

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