The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on Sunday (today), with 16 teams battling for continental glory and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The opening match will see Algeria face Senegal at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, while hosts Morocco take on Kenya later in the day.
Here are the key things to know ahead of the tournament:
Algeria, Senegal open the tournament
Algeria and Senegal will meet for the first time in WAFCON history in Sunday’s opening fixture.
While their men’s teams have a long-standing rivalry, including the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations final won 1-0 by Algeria, the women’s sides have never faced each other at the tournament.
Tournament doubles as World Cup qualifier
The competition also serves
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