CAF Expands Women's Africa Cup of Nations Finals to 16 Teams
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will expand from 12 to 16 teams starting from the 2026 edition.
This decision will restore four of the continent's traditional powerhouses - Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Egypt - to the prestigious tournament.
CAF announced that its Executive Committee had approved the enlargement of the WAFCON "beginning with the next edition in 2026."
To ensure fairness, 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.
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