CAF Expands Women's Africa Cup of Nations Finals
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, starting from the 2026 edition.
This decision will restore four traditional powerhouses - Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Egypt - to the tournament.
CAF announced that its Executive Committee had approved the enlargement of the WAFCON "beginning with the next edition in 2026."
- The expansion comes after the conclusion of the earlier qualification process under the 12-team structure.
- CAF will select the four best-ranked teams, according to the current FIFA Women's World Ranking, among those eliminated in the final qualifying round, to complete the list of 16 participating teams.
Author's summary: CAF expands Women's Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams.
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