WAFCON 2026 QF: Ivory Coast vs Algeria, South Africa vs Morocco this weekend

Ivory Coast defeated Tanzania 2-1 and South Africa edged Burkina Faso 1-0 in Tuesday’s Group B matches, confirming two quarter‑final pairings at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Ivory Coast will face Algeria, while host Morocco will meet South Africa this weekend as the quarter‑final stage kicks off on Saturday. Only the four quarter‑final winners will advance to the semi‑finals. Nigeria’s Super Falcons, the defending champions after beating Morocco in the 2024 final, await the outcome of the other quarter‑finals to learn their potential semi‑final opponent. The confirmed fixtures allow fans to plan viewing or attendance and gauge the Super Falcons’ possible path to defend the title. With the tournament hosted in Morocco, matches will be held across various Moroccan cities, though specific venues were not detailed in the report. Knowing these matchups helps supporters anticipate travel, viewing schedules, and the competitive landscape as the tournament progresses toward the final.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/05/wafcon-2026-two-quarter-final-fixtures-confirmed/