WAFCON 2026 Qualifiers: Final Round Sets Stage for Semifinalists’ FIFA Women’s World Cup Berths

WAFCON 2026 Qualifiers: Final Round Sets Stage for Semifinalists’ FIFA Women’s World Cup Berths
The final round of the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers is heating up, with ten crucial matchups scheduled for October. As the continent’s top women’s football teams face off, the stakes are high: semifinalists in the 2026 WAFCON edition will secure automatic qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

The qualifying matches feature a mix of established powers and rising nations in African women’s football. The lineup includes:

• Egypt vs Ghana
• Kenya vs Gambia
• Benin vs Nigeria
• Namibia vs Zambia
• Angola vs Malawi
• Cape Verde vs Mali
• Tanzania vs Ethiopia
• Burkina Faso vs Togo
• Algeria vs Cameroon
• Senegal vs Côte d’Ivoire
• DR Congo vs South Africa

These matches will determine which teams advance to the semifinals of WAFCON 2026, and in doing so, book their tickets to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The tournament promises to showcase the best of African women’s football, with teams competing for continental pride and a coveted spot on the global stage.

With the return leg of the qualifiers in October, fans across Africa are eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these pivotal matches. The semifinalists will not only secure a spot in the later stages of WAFCON 2026 but also gain direct entry to the prestigious FIFA Women’s World Cup.

As the countdown to October begins, teams are preparing for intense competition. The final round of qualifiers will highlight the growing talent and competitiveness of women’s football across Africa, setting the stage for an exciting WAFCON 2026 and beyond.

About WAFCON and FIFA Women’s World Cup
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is the premier international women’s football tournament in Africa, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The FIFA Women’s World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in women’s international football, held every four years.

Stay tuned for updates on the WAFCON 2026 qualifiers and the path to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.