Egyptian FA Requests to Host Africa Cup of Nations 2032 or 2036
01 February 2026at17:55
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced in an official statement that it has contacted the Ministry of Youth and Sports to submit a bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in either 2032 or 2036.
The EFA clarified that its board of directors held a meeting which resulted in several decisions, including not bidding to host the 2028 edition and postponing the idea of organizing the tournament until either the 2032 or 2036 editions.
The upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. Following this, the competition will be held every four years, starting from the 2028 edition.
Egypt has previously hosted the Africa Cup of Nations on five occasions: in 1959, 1974, 1986, 2006, and 2019.
Q&A
Why is Egypt bidding for the 2032 or 2036 Africa Cup of Nations, not 2028?
The Egyptian Football Association's board of directors decided to postpone their hosting bid, opting for the 2032 or 2036 editions after a recent meeting, not pursuing the 2028 tournament.
How many times has Egypt previously hosted the Africa Cup of Nations?
Egypt has a significant history with the tournament, having hosted the Africa Cup of Nations on five previous occasions: in 1959, 1974, 1986, 2006, and most recently in 2019.
