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Women's AFCON 2026 Quarterfinals: Fixtures, kickoff times and the road to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
The group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has come to an end, leaving eight teams still in contention for the continental title.
The group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has come to an end, leaving eight teams still in contention for the continental title.
After a dramatic opening round filled with surprises and late qualification battles, the tournament now moves into the knockout stage with an added incentive: the four quarterfinal winners will secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Among the remaining teams are Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, and Cameroon, while Malawi continues its remarkable debut campaign by reaching the knockout rounds.
Quarterfinal schedule
The action begins on Saturday, August 8.
- Côte d'Ivoire vs Algeria
🕕 6:00 p.m. local time | 12:00 p.m. ET
Stade Moulay Rachid, Casablanca. - Morocco vs South Africa
🕘 9:00 p.m. local time | 3:00 p.m. ET
Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat.
The remaining quarterfinals will be played on Sunday, August 9.
- Cameroon vs Nigeria
🕕 6:00 p.m. local time | 12:00 p.m. ET
Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca. - Malawi vs Ghana
🕘 9:00 p.m. local time | 3:00 p.m. ET
Stade Al Madina, Rabat.
A World Cup place is at stake
Reaching the semifinals will not only keep each nation in the race for the African title but will also guarantee a place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, making every quarterfinal a win-or-go-home match with global implications.
