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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations doubles as World Cup qualifying tournament
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The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, starting July 27, 2026, serves as a World Cup qualifier, with the top four semifinalists securing automatic berths for Brazil 2027 and the quarterfinal losers entering a playoff for remaining spots.
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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations doubles as World Cup qualifying tournament
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which began on July 27, 2026, doubles as a World Cup qualifier for Brazil 2027. The top four semifinalists will secure automatic qualification, while the four quarterfinal losers will enter a playoff bracket for the remaining spots. This marks the first time the tournament is being used as a direct pathway to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, increasing stakes for participating teams. The competition features 12 nations competing across multiple host cities in Africa. The winner will also earn continental bragging rights as Africa’s champion.
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