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Wafcon 2026 is finally set for July 26 to August 16, 2026, after a last-minute postponement from March–April due to “unforeseen circumstances” — a delay that’s become all too familiar. CAF president Patrice Motsepe admitted they “could have done better,” though they kept Morocco as host. The delay paid off: prize money skyrocketed — champions get $2 million, runners-up $750K, all 16 teams earn $150K, and the total pool jumped to $5.8M from $3.5M. Newcomers Malawi and Cape Verde join the field, and the tournament now serves as a direct qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil — but not without sparking frustration from players already in training who feel the disruption was disrespectful.

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