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AFCON 2027: Historic East African Tournament Dates Revealed
3 May
Summary
- 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- The tournament is scheduled from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
- This marks the first time AFCON will be hosted by three nations.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, will commence on June 19, 2027, with the final match taking place on July 17, 2027. These dates have been approved by the FIFA Council.
This edition marks a significant milestone as it will be the first Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by three countries. CAF anticipates this will expand the competition's reach to over 400 million people in the East African region. The preliminary qualification round has concluded, and the draw for the qualifiers is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
A total of 48 teams, including the three co-hosts, will compete in the qualifiers, which will be played across three FIFA International Windows. The groups will consist of 12 groups of four teams, with the top two from each group advancing to the final tournament.
The 2027 AFCON also signifies the return of the tournament to East Africa for the first time since Ethiopia hosted in 1976. CAF aims to build on the commercial success and growing global appeal demonstrated in recent tournaments.
