Quick answer
Morocco hosts the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 from July 25 to August 16, 2026, in Rabat, Casablanca and Fes. For the first time, the competition features 16 teams. It is a major sporting event, with the country hosting the tournament for the third time in a row.
- When
- 2026 — 25 July – 16 August 2026
- Where
- Stadiums in Rabat, Casablanca and Fes · Rabat · Casablanca and Fes
- Type
- Sport · Football fans, families; international sporting atmosphere
- Pricing
- Tickets per match via the official CAF ticketing
- Getting there
- Rabat, Casablanca and Fes airports; Al Boraq/ONCF train between host cities
- Official site
- www.cafonline.com
About the event
Initially scheduled for March–April 2026, WAFCON was rescheduled to summer 2026 (July 25–August 16). Morocco, now a major land of African women’s football, uses its modern stadiums and experience of big events to host the continent’s best national teams.
For fans, it is a chance to experience a continental tournament in accessible cities (Rabat, Casablanca, Fes) linked by train, while discovering Moroccan heritage between matches.
Where to stay during the event
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Good to know
- Buy tickets on the official CAF ticketing as soon as they go on sale.
- The train easily links Rabat, Casablanca and Fes: handy to follow several matches.
- Book accommodation early in the host cities, especially for the August final stages.
- Summer: plan for heat and hydration, particularly for daytime matches.
