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WAFCON 2026 in Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

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WAFCON 2026 in Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Rabat 25 July – 16 August 2026La rédaction MoroccoTravelBase Updated 2026-08-19

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Updated 19 August 2026: WAFCON 2026 is over. Cameroon were crowned champions for the first time in their history, beating Malawi 3-0 in the final on Sunday 16 August in Rabat. Hosts Morocco finished just off the podium, losing the third-place play-off to Algeria 3-2 on penalties. Held from July 25 to August 16 across 5 stadiums in Rabat and Casablanca, this was the first 16-team edition and the third in a row hosted by Morocco. This page stays useful for the recap, the archive and for planning a trip to Rabat or Casablanca.
When
202625 July – 16 August 2026
Where
5 stadiums in Rabat and Casablanca · Rabat · Casablanca
Type
Sport · Football fans, families; international sporting atmosphere
Pricing
The 2026 edition is over; tickets were sold per match via the official CAF ticketing
Getting there
Rabat and Casablanca airports; Al Boraq/ONCF train between the two cities (about 1 hr)
Official site
www.cafonline.com

How to plan Coupe d'Afrique des Nations féminine (WAFCON) 2026 simply

Coupe d'Afrique des Nations féminine (WAFCON) 2026 works like a mini-trip: start with the dates (25 July – 16 August 2026), choose a practical area in Rabat, then keep a short activity before or after the event.

Dates and tickets
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Where to stay
Choose accommodation in Rabat near the tram, train station, medina or venue depending on the event.
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About the event

Initially scheduled for March–April 2026, WAFCON was rescheduled to summer 2026 (July 25–August 16). Matches originally planned for Fes were ultimately moved to Casablanca: the tournament was played across 5 stadiums split between Rabat (Moulay El Hassan, Olympic, Al Medina) and Casablanca (Larbi Zaouli, Moulay Rachid).

On the pitch, this first 16-team edition produced a first-time winner: Cameroon, long a nearly-team, took their maiden continental title by beating Malawi 3-0 in the final. Morocco fell just short of the podium after losing the third-place play-off to Algeria on penalties.

For travellers, Rabat and Casablanca remain about an hour apart by train — a practical axis for combining heritage, the Atlantic coast and city nights, whether or not a major sporting event is on.

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Good to know

  • The 2026 edition is over: for the next WAFCON, watch CAF announcements on the host country and calendar.
  • The Rabat–Casablanca train (about 1 hr) is still the best way to combine both host cities in one trip.
  • Morocco’s big stadiums also host the domestic league (Botola): an alternative for a football atmosphere outside continental tournaments.
  • Rabat and Casablanca are great to visit outside the sporting season: the medina and Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche in Casablanca.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won WAFCON 2026?

Cameroon, who beat Malawi 3-0 in the final on 16 August 2026 in Rabat. It is the first continental title in the history of the Indomitable Lionesses, often close but never crowned before.

Where did Morocco finish at WAFCON 2026?

Morocco finished fourth. Knocked out in the semi-final, the host nation then lost the third-place play-off to Algeria on penalties (3-2), narrowly missing the podium.

When was WAFCON 2026 in Morocco?

From July 25 to August 16, 2026, after being rescheduled from spring. Matches were held in Rabat and Casablanca.

In which cities and stadiums were the matches played?

Across 5 stadiums split between Rabat (Moulay El Hassan, Olympic Stadium, Al Medina) and Casablanca (Larbi Zaouli, Moulay Rachid). Fes was in the initial plans, but its matches were ultimately moved to Casablanca. The two cities are about an hour apart by train.

How many teams played in WAFCON 2026?

For the first time, 16 teams took part in the finals, up from 12 in the previous edition — an expansion that let sides like Malawi reach a continental final.

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