Women's AFCON 2026: groups announced after final draw
## Sports Event Update: Women's AFCON 2026 Draw
Sports Event Update: Women's AFCON 2026 Draw
The final draw for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) occurred in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, resulting in the formation of four competitive groups. This marks the first instance of 16 teams participating in the tournament.
The teams are organized into four groups, each containing four teams. Morocco, as the host nation, is automatically placed in position A1, while Nigeria, the reigning champion, holds position C1. The groups are structured as follows:
Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, Kenya Group B: South Africa, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Tanzania Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt, Malawi Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, Cap Verde
The final draw for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) occurred in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, resulting in the formation of four competitive groups.
According to the African Football Confederation, the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage. This stage includes the Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Third-Place Play-Off, Final, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 Qualifying Play-Offs.
The Women's AFCON 2026 is scheduled from Tue, Mar 17, 2026, to Fri, Apr 3, 2026, in Morocco. Matches will be hosted in stadiums located in Casablanca, Rabat, and Fès.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
