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WAFCON 2026: What you need to know
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WAFCON 2026: What you need to know

WAFCON 2026, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, is set to take place in Morocco, specifically in Rabat and Casablanca, with the tournament running from July 26 to August 16. Originally planned as a 12-team event, the African Football Confederation (CAF) expanded it to 16 teams after reinstating four previously eliminated qualifiers. The tournament was initially scheduled for March 2024 but was postponed by CAF just 12 days before kickoff, citing 'unforeseen circumstances' and coordination issues with Morocco, FIFA, and CAF. The decision followed similar delays in previous editions, including a one-year postponement in 2022 due to conflict with the Paris Olympics. The timing of WAFCON 2026 comes shortly after the men's World Cup, raising concerns about scheduling conflicts and logistical challenges.

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WAFCON 2026: What you need to know

WAFCON 2026, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, is set to take place in Morocco, specifically in Rabat and Casablanca, with the tournament running from July 26 to August 16. Originally planned as a 12-team event, the African Football Confederation (CAF) expanded it to 16 teams after reinstating four previously eliminated qualifiers. The tournament was initially scheduled for March 2024 but was postponed by CAF just 12 days before kickoff, citing 'unforeseen circumstances' and coordination issues with Morocco, FIFA, and CAF. The decision followed similar delays in previous editions, including a one-year postponement in 2022 due to conflict with the Paris Olympics. The timing of WAFCON 2026 comes shortly after the men's World Cup, raising concerns about scheduling conflicts and logistical challenges.

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