Senegal Confirmed as Host for 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially announced that Senegal has been selected to host the 2026 edition of the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
This appointment follows a decisive vote of approval by the CAF Executive Committee, solidifying Senegal’s position as the premier hub for the sport on the continent. The decision serves as a formal recognition of the country’s profound and continuous contributions to the growth, development, and overall popularity of beach soccer across Africa.
The choice of host country is highly fitting given Senegal’s unparalleled dominance on the sand. The national team stands as the most successful nation in the tournament’s history, boasting a record five continental titles. Remarkably, they have secured these five championships in consecutive fashion, a streak of dominance that they extended most recently with their triumphant campaign at the 2024 edition held in Egypt.
This rich sporting lineage is part of why the tournament is returning to familiar shores, as Senegal previously demonstrated its exceptional hosting capabilities during the highly successful 2021 edition of the competition.
Looking ahead to 2026, the tournament is poised to be an intensely competitive affair, once again gathering the top eight beach soccer nations from across the African continent.
Beyond the immense honor of claiming the ultimate continental crown, the stakes will be exceptionally high for the participating teams. The tournament will serve as the official qualification pathway for the region, with the top-performing nations earning coveted slots to represent Africa at the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2027. With regional pride and global qualification on the line, Senegal is preparing to set a spectacular stage for Africa’s elite beach soccer talent.
