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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Format, teams, prize money and all you need to know

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), hosted by Morocco for the third consecutive time, begins on July 26 and runs until August 16. Originally scheduled for March 2026 but postponed to July due to unforeseen circumstances, the tournament now features 16 teams divided into four groups of four. Morocco, who have reached the finals in the past two editions, aim to win their first title. The event includes four qualification spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with additional opportunities for teams to qualify through classification matches. Prize money has been significantly increased, with the champion receiving $2 million—a doubling from the previous edition—and total prize money reaching $5.8 million.

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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Format, teams, prize money and all you need to know

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), hosted by Morocco for the third consecutive time, begins on July 26 and runs until August 16. Originally scheduled for March 2026 but postponed to July due to unforeseen circumstances, the tournament now features 16 teams divided into four groups of four. Morocco, who have reached the finals in the past two editions, aim to win their first title. The event includes four qualification spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with additional opportunities for teams to qualify through classification matches. Prize money has been significantly increased, with the champion receiving $2 million—a doubling from the previous edition—and total prize money reaching $5.8 million.

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