Rabat – Casablanca will host the 2026 Senior Men’s and Women’s Epee World Cup from October 15 to 18, bringing some of the world’s top fencers to Morocco for four days of international competition.
The event will take place at the Mohammed V Indoor Hall, with more than 90 countries from five continents expected to participate.
The event is organized by the Royal Moroccan Fencing Federation as part of Morocco’s continued involvement in international fencing.
Morocco’s long fencing tradition
Fencing was introduced in Morocco in 1919, while the first clubs were established in Casablanca and Fez in 1922.
Morocco later became part of the Olympic fencing circuit, making its first appearance at the Olympic Games in 1960. The country has also hosted several major continental and international competitions over the years.
Casablanca previously hosted a World Cup stage in 2003 and the African Fencing Championships in 2006.
The return of the World Cup to Casablanca follows the tournament held in Marrakech in 2025, further highlighting Morocco’s role in hosting major fencing events.
The Marrakech edition brought together 256 female and 306 male athletes from 62 countries.
Four days of competition
The 2026 competition will begin on Thursday, October 15, with the men’s preliminary rounds. The women’s preliminary rounds will follow on Friday.
The individual tables will take place on Saturday, before the team competition concludes the event on Sunday.
Beyond the sporting competition, the tournament is also expected to provide Moroccan young fencers with valuable exposure to international-level athletes.
Federation President Youssef Fathi described hosting the world’s leading fencers as “both a responsibility and an opportunity,” highlighting the importance of bringing elite competition to Morocco while inspiring the country’s young fencing talents.
With Casablanca preparing to welcome athletes from across the globe, the 2026 World Cup will add another major international sporting event to Morocco’s calendar and offer a new platform for the development of fencing in the country.
