2026 Women's AFCON: Group Stage Matchday 3 Schedule

After the conclusion of the second matchday of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), focus shifted to the third and final day of group play. The eight teams still in contention for a place in the quarter-finals played for their futures between August 3 and August 6. On Monday, Morocco attempted to maintain its top position against Senegal, while Algeria faced Kenya with the goal of securing their qualification. The other groups also featured critical matchups, including Tanzania vs. Ivory Coast, Malawi vs. Zambia, and Mali vs. Ghana, which could readjust the standings before the final brackets. This third matchday proved decisive in the race for the quarter-finals. Although some selections had already taken significant steps toward qualification, several spots were still up for grabs, and the hierarchy of the groups could change after the last matches.

Matchday 3 Schedule (Times in GMT)
Monday, August 3
20:00: Senegal vs. Morocco
20:00: Kenya vs. Algeria
Tuesday, August 4
20:00: Burkina Faso vs. South Africa
20:00: Tanzania vs. Ivory Coast
Wednesday, August 5
20:00: Egypt vs. Nigeria
20:00: Malawi vs. Zambia
Thursday, August 6
20:00: Mali vs. Ghana
20:00: Cape Verde vs. Cameroon

The final outcomes of these encounters were anticipated to significantly impact the progression of the teams into the next phase.