WAFCON 2026: CAF announce new ways to watch in Africa and worldwide

Will be welcomed by millions of women's football fans around the world, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced an expanded global broadcast plan for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The decision comes after widespread concerns from fans in the African diaspora, particularly in Europe and other regions without dedicated broadcast partners, voiced frustrations on social media over the lack of access to live coverage during the opening round of fixtures.

The move to expand the global broadcast plan is a direct response to the growing international demand for the competition. CAF has confirmed that its official YouTube channel, CAF TV, will stream matches in select territories, making the tournament more accessible to millions of viewers. This is a significant development for fans who have been eagerly waiting to catch up with the action on the pitch.

The expanded distribution will cover a wide range of territories, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Turkey, Russia, Poland, Greece, the Balkans, Hong Kong, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland), and the Indian subcontinent. Fans in these territories will now be able to watch WAFCON 2026 through CAF TV on YouTube. In addition to these territories, CAF has also confirmed additional broadcast agreements in several territories, including DAZN, which will air every match across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, while Sport 5 will broadcast selected matches in Israel through to the final.

The 2026 edition of WAFCON is the first to feature 16 teams, making it the largest tournament in the competition's history. Morocco is hosting the championship across multiple venues, with teams competing not only for continental glory but also for a record winners' prize of USD 2 million. This is a significant milestone for women's football in Africa, and the expanded broadcast plan will allow fans around the world to experience the excitement and passion of the tournament.

Supporters across Sub-Saharan Africa will continue to watch every match live on SuperSport after CAF reached a broadcast agreement with CANAL+. All 34 matches of the tournament are available to Access customers on DStv, DStv Stream, GOtv, and GOtv Stream, ensuring widespread coverage across the continent. This is evidence of CAF's commitment to making the tournament accessible to all fans, regardless of their location.

As the tournament progresses toward the knockout stages, fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see which teams will emerge victorious. The expanded broadcast plan is a significant step forward for women's football, and it will be exciting to see how the tournament continues to grow and develop in the years to come. With the record winners' prize of USD 2 million and the largest tournament in the competition's history, the stage is set for an epic battle for continental glory.

The expanded broadcast plan for WAFCON 2026 is a significant development for women's football in Africa. It will allow fans around the world to experience the excitement and passion of the tournament, and it will provide a platform for African women's footballers to showcase their skills on the biggest stage. As a writer who has followed the growth of women's football in Africa, I am excited to see how this new era will unfold. With the right support and infrastructure, I believe that African women's football has the potential to become a global force to be reckoned with. As the tournament progresses, I will be eagerly watching to see which teams will emerge victorious and what the future holds for women's football in Africa.