The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled a hearing for October 8, 2026, regarding the dispute filed by the Senegalese Football Federation against both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. This decision effectively ends speculation surrounding the controversy over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final, initially slated to be held in Morocco. The dispute centers on the hosting of the tournament. By setting a firm date, CAS aims to resolve the issue and clarify the situation. A sports law expert is analyzing the implications of this development. The hearing will determine the outcome of the Senegalese federation’s challenge to the tournament’s arrangements. Further details regarding the specific grounds of the dispute remain to be released.