The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially moved the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to a new summer slot, with the tournament now scheduled to run from July 25 to August 16, 2026.
In an official statement, CAF announced the change from the original dates of March 17 to April 3, 2026. The decision was made after consultations with key partners, including FIFA, to ensure the tournament’s success in light of “unforeseen circumstances.”
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The statement confirmed Morocco remains the host nation for the competition, which was awarded to the country in October 2024.
“After discussions between CAF and its partners, FIFA and other stakeholders, CAF decided to reschedule the dates of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026, to 25 July – 16 August 2026,” the confederation stated. “Preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 are underway and all the parties are confident that it will be very successful.”
This announcement ends weeks of speculation regarding the tournament’s schedule, which had been a topic of high-level discussions among football administrators. Prior to the official confirmation, CAF’s Head of TV and Communications, Lux September, had hinted that a decision was imminent.
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“CAF will communicate within the next 48 hours on the situation regarding the TotalEnergiesWAFCON26,” September had noted. “There has been several discussions for weeks. The matter is receiving Urgent and high level attention.”
The uncertainty had even prompted South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to publicly offer his country as an alternative host if Morocco was unable to proceed.
“If Morocco is not ready to host the WAFCON, they should tell us now because South Africa is ready,” McKenzie had commented. “Why are we treating women’s football like this?”
With the new dates now set, focus will return to Morocco’s preparations for hosting the continent’s premier women’s football event in the summer of 2026.
