The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals will begin on Saturday, August 8, with Ivory Coast facing Algeria, before hosts Morocco take on South Africa later in the day.
The knockout stage was confirmed following the completion of the group stage on Thursday, with eight teams advancing to the last eight.
Hosts Morocco topped Group A to qualify for the quarter-finals, while Algeria secured the second qualification spot from the group.
South Africa emerged as Group B winners, with Ghana joining them in the knockout stage.
Nigeria finished top of Group C to book their place in the last eight, while Cameroon qualified as runners-up.
Malawi and Ivory Coast completed the quarter-final line-up after progressing from Group D.
The remaining quarter-final matches will be played on Sunday, August 9, with Cameroon taking on Nigeria and Malawi facing Ghana.
The four winners will advance to the semi-finals as the competition enters its decisive knockout phase.
