Morocco and Algeria Advance to the Knockout Stage

Morocco and Algeria women’s national teams have officially qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which is being held until August 16.

Both teams secured their places from Group A after strong performances during the group stage.

Morocco finished top of the group with 7 points, while Algeria followed in second place with 6 points.

Women’s AFCON 2026 Group Standings

Group A

• Morocco: 7 points
• Algeria: 6 points
• Senegal
• Kenya

Group B

• Ivory Coast: 4 points
• Burkina Faso: 3 points
• Tanzania: 3 points
• South Africa

Group C

• Malawi: 6 points
• Nigeria: 3 points
• Zambia: 3 points
• Egypt

Group D

• Cameroon: 6 points
• Ghana: 3 points
• Mali: 3 points
• Cape Verde

Latest Women’s AFCON Results

The final round of group-stage matches featured exciting action, with Algeria defeating Kenya 2-0, while Morocco played out a goalless draw against Senegal.

Cameroon became the first team to secure qualification for the knockout stage before completing its final group match.

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures

The final group-stage matches continue with important games, including:

• Ivory Coast vs Tanzania.
• Burkina Faso vs South Africa.

The group stage concludes on August 6 before the knockout rounds begin.

Women’s AFCON Qualification Format

The top two teams from each group qualify for the quarterfinals, creating an 8-team knockout stage.

The teams reaching the later stages of the tournament will compete for qualification spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, while some eliminated teams will enter the qualifying playoff route.

Knockout Stage Schedule

The quarterfinal matches will take place on August 8 and 9.

The semifinals are scheduled for August 12, while the tournament final will be played on August 16. The third-place match will take place on August 15.

Historic Women’s AFCON 2026 Edition

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations marks a historic edition as the tournament expands to 16 participating teams for the first time.

The competition also represents a major opportunity for African teams aiming to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Which teams qualified for the Women’s AFCON 2026 quarterfinals?

Morocco and Algeria qualified from Group A alongside other teams from the remaining groups.

How many teams are participating in Women’s AFCON 2026?

A total of 16 teams are participating in this edition.

When will the quarterfinals be played?

The quarterfinal matches will take place on August 8 and 9, 2026.

When is the Women’s AFCON final?

The final will be played on August 16, 2026.