Channel 4 is to air all knock-out fixtures in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, marking the first time matches from the tournament have been shown live by a UK broadcaster.
Taking place in the Moroccan cities of Rabat and Casablanca, WAFCON 2026 is the biggest edition of the tournament in its history, featuring 16 nations competing in four groups. Following the group stage of the competition, Channel 4 will broadcast the quarter final ties being played on Sunday 8th and Sunday 9th August and the semi-final clashes on Wednesday 12th August, all on Channel 4 Sport YouTube.
The final of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 will air on E4 on Sunday 16th August.
Joe Blake-Turner, Interim Head of Sport at Channel 4, said: “We’re delighted to once again partner with CAF and IMG to bring viewers coverage of the knockout stages of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. WAFCON is a showcase of the growing women’s game across Africa and a strong addition to our football portfolio, building on our coverage of AFCON 2025 and the African Champions League Final. These rights further reinforce Channel 4’s commitment to women’s sport, including through our coverage of the Women’s FA Cup.”
Sam Gale, VP, UK, Ireland, CEE & MENA, Rights, IMG, added: “Channel 4 is a strong home for the knockout stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, and this deal is an important step in expanding the tournament’s reach in the UK. WAFCON reflects the continued rise of women’s football across Africa, and we are proud to have helped bring its biggest matches to a broader audience.”
The rights deal was facilitated in partnership with IMG, the international media rights and sponsorship agency for the Confédération Africaine de Football.
Fixtures are as follows:
| Date | Match | Kick off | Location | Channel |
| 8 August | Cote d'Ivoire v Algeria | 18:00 | Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca |
|
| 8 August | Morocco v South Africa | 21:00 | Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat |
|
| 9 August | Cameroon v Nigeria | 18:00 | Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca |
|
| 9 August | Malawi v Ghana | 21:00 | Al Madina Stadium, Rabat |
|
| 12 August | SF2: Cote d'Ivoire or Algeria v Malawi or Ghana | 18:00 | Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca |
|
| 12 August | SF1: Morocco or South Africa v Cameroon or Nigeria | 21:00 | Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat |
|
| 16 August | Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 | 20:00 | Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat | E4
|
Channel 4 scores 2026 Hockey World Cup broadcast rights
George Clarke explores innovative solutions to Britain's housing crisis in new Channel 4 series Amazing Spaces: First Homes
Channel 4 and Lloyds award four Black in Business winners £200,000 each in advertising airtime
School’s Back – Educating Yorkshire to return to Channel 4 for a new series