The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027, following confirmation of the tournament window at a high-level meeting held ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada.
The decision forms part of a wider approval of international competition schedules across FIFA’s global calendar, with officials signing off on key tournament periods for all confederations through the next cycle.
The continental championship will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, marking a significant moment for East African football as the region prepares to stage Africa’s flagship tournament on a shared platform for the first time.
The Confederation of African Football is expected to move quickly into the next phase of preparations, with the qualifying draw scheduled after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for the road to the tournament to begin in earnest, with group qualifiers expected to run from September to November.
The expanded window is expected to allow for a full competitive schedule across the continent, as national teams begin planning for what promises to be one of the most closely watched editions of AFCON in recent history.
More details on venues, match scheduling and logistical arrangements are expected to be released in the coming months as the host nations step up coordination with CAF and other stakeholders.
