The Africa Cup of Nations will continue to be held every two years, maintaining its existing cycle, according to an announcement made on October 30, 2026.
The next edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place in Morocco. A total of 20 players currently active in the German Bundesliga are expected to participate in the competition.
The decision confirms the continental championship's traditional scheduling format. The 2019 final, contested between Senegal and Algeria at Cairo International Stadium, featured the trophy that will again be contested in the upcoming tournament.
