Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Fixtures: Full Group Stage Schedule
- Mr Football
- Jul 27
- 2 min read
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) promises another exciting edition as Africa's top women's national teams battle for continental supremacy. The group stage features 24 matches played across three matchdays, with every point crucial in the race for a place in the knockout rounds.
Below is the complete group-stage fixture list arranged by group and matchday.
Group A Fixtures
Matchday 1 – 26 July
Morocco vs Kenya
Algeria vs Senegal
Matchday 2 – 30 July
Morocco vs Algeria
Senegal vs Kenya
Matchday 3 – 3 August
Senegal vs Morocco
Kenya vs Algeria
Group B Fixtures
Matchday 1 – 27 July
South Africa vs Tanzania
Côte d'Ivoire vs Burkina Faso
Matchday 2 – 31 July
South Africa vs Côte d'Ivoire
Burkina Faso vs Tanzania
Matchday 3 – 4 August
Burkina Faso vs South Africa
Tanzania vs Côte d'Ivoire
Group C Fixtures
Matchday 1 – 28 July
Nigeria vs Malawi
Zambia vs Egypt
Matchday 2 – 1 August
Nigeria vs Zambia
Egypt vs Malawi
Matchday 3 – 5 August
Egypt vs Nigeria
Malawi vs Zambia
Group D Fixtures
Matchday 1 – 29 July
Ghana vs Cape Verde
Cameroon vs Mali
Matchday 2 – 2 August
Ghana vs Cameroon
Mali vs Cape Verde
Matchday 3 – 6 August
Mali vs Ghana
Cape Verde vs Cameroon
WAFCON 2026 Tournament Preview
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations features several continental heavyweights, including Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Zambia, Ghana, and Cameroon, all aiming to lift Africa's biggest women's football trophy.
Group B features an intriguing clash between South Africa and Côte d'Ivoire, while Group D could be one of the most competitive with Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde all chasing qualification.
With only the top 2 teams progressing to the knockout stage, every fixture carries significant importance. Fans can expect thrilling encounters, emerging stars, and intense competition in thi Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Fixtures and throughout the tournament.
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