Morocco and South Africa face off for WAFCON semi-final and World Cup spot
Morocco and South Africa are set to clash in the opening quarter-final of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026. The match will determine which team advances to the semi-finals and secures an automatic ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The fixture is a repeat of the 2022 WAFCON final, where South Africa defeated hosts Morocco. Both teams bring strong records and high stakes into this crucial encounter.
What we know
- Morocco and South Africa will meet in the quarter-final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with the winner earning a place in the semi-finals and automatic World Cup qualification.
- The match is a rematch of the 2022 WAFCON final, where South Africa won 2-1 against Morocco.
- Morocco reached the last eight for the third consecutive WAFCON edition and completed their group stage without conceding a goal.
- South Africa are seeking their 12th semi-final appearance and ended a five-match winless run by beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in their final group match.
- Both teams are aiming for another milestone: Morocco for a third semi-final on home soil, and South Africa to continue their title defence and reach the last four again.
