CAN 2027 Qualifiers See November 2026 Dates Confirmed
The third and fourth rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, featuring Algeria, are scheduled for November 9 to 17, 2026. These upcoming matches mark a critical phase for participating teams aiming to advance in the competition.
African football fans are anticipating the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers, with the third and fourth rounds drawing near. Algeria's national team is among the Arab nations set to compete in these significant fixtures, which are scheduled to take place between November 9 and November 17, 2026. This period will feature crucial matches as teams strive to consolidate their positions or improve their standings in their respective groups.
The third round of matches will be held on specific days within this window, including Thursday, November 12, Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14. Following these contests, the fourth round of qualifiers is planned for Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, 2026. These encounters hold considerable importance for national teams aiming to secure qualification spots.
The qualification campaign involves a total of 48 national teams, organized into 12 groups, each comprising four teams. From these groups, the top two teams will earn their places in the final tournament. The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, with the main event slated to run from June 19 to July 17, 2027. Special qualification provisions apply to groups that include the host nations.
