MOROCCO · SPORTS

Key Facts

—When and where: WAFCON 2026 runs July 25 to August 16 in Morocco, across Casablanca, Fez and Rabat.

—Third time hosting: Morocco becomes the first nation to host three editions in a row.

—Bigger field: The tournament expands to 16 teams, up from 12, with Cape Verde and Malawi debuting.