The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Semifinals will mark the moment the tournament truly narrows to the elite, as 4 survivors from a record 32 teams battle for a place in the final.
The semifinals will take place at two Moroccan stadiums – Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat and Rabat Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
This phase features knockout matches, where teams must win to advance. Expect high-pressure soccer, which may include extra time and penalties, making it one of the most intense parts of the entire competition.
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Semifinals Schedule: Overview
Each Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 semifinal match will be played between Morocco, Cameroon, Algeria and Malawi. The specific teams won’t be determined until after all the Quarterfinal matches are complete, but the bracket’s pathway is established.
As the knockout stage of the quarterfinal matches concludes, Morocco has officially secured its place in the final four.
Semifinals Format at WAFCON 2026
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Semifinals follow a straight single-elimination knockout format featuring the final four remaining teams.
- 16 teams, 4 groups of 4 (A–D).
- Top 2 in each group (8 teams) advance directly to the Quarter-finals.
- In the knockout stage, teams follow the Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Third-place match, and Final. (Note: The four semifinalists also secure automatic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027).
- After the semifinals, there’s the third-place match and then the final.
- The Semifinals therefore feature 2 matches, all one-off knockouts, with extra time and penalties if needed.
Semifinals – Dates
The WAFCON 2026 Semifinals are set for August 12, 2026, across venues in Morocco.
- Quarter-finals: August 8 – August 9, 2026 | 8 Teams and 4 Matches
- Semi-finals: August 12, 2026 | 4 Teams and 2 Matches
- Third Place Match: August 15, 2026 | Loser of the Semifinals
- Final: August 16, 2026 | Played in Rabat, Morocco.
Semifinals – Venues
Here are the two venues for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Semifinals:
- Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat
- Rabat Olympic Stadium, Rabat
Qualified Teams for the Semifinals
The officially qualified semifinalists for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco are Morocco, Algeria, Cameroon, and Malawi.
| S No | Winner Teams | Date | How the Teams Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | August 8 | Defeated Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 after goals from Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham cancelled out the opening strike. |
| 2 | Morocco | August 8 | The hosts edged past South Africa 2-1 in Rabat with goals from Sakina Ouzraoui and Hanan Ait El Haj. |
| 3 | Cameroon | August 9 | Pulled off a tight 1-0 victory over the defending champions Nigeria, courtesy of a goal by Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen. |
| 4 | Malawi | August 9 | Stinned Ghana 2-1 after Temwa Chawinga equalized and Rose Kadzere netted a dramatic second-half winner. |
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Semifinals Schedule
The winner of the semifinal will advance to the final.
| Date | Match | Matchup | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 12 July 18:00 | SF1 | Morocco vs Cameroon | – | Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat |
| Wed, 12 July 21:00 | SF2 | England vs Argentina | – | Rabat Olympic Stadium, Rabat |
