CAF Expands Women's Africa Cup of Nations Finals to 16 Teams
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 restores 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 decision comes after the conclusion of the earlier qualification process under the 12-team structure.
- CAF stated that "the four best-ranked teams according to the current FIFA Women's World Ranking, among those eliminated in the final qualifying round, will be selected to complete the list of 16 participating teams.
Author's summary: CAF expands WAFCON to 16 teams for 2026 edition.
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