The Futsal Africa Cup of Nations is set to return to Morocco from October 12 to 21, 2026, showcasing the competitive spirit of eight national teams vying to dethrone the reigning champions, the Atlas Lions of Morocco, who have claimed the title three times in a row. With a rich history in futsal, Morocco aims to defend its crown on home soil against formidable opponents including Libya, Egypt, and Angola. This article provides a detailed overview of the tournament schedule, team standings, and match results for the 2026 edition of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations.

As the defending champion, Morocco enters the tournament with high expectations, having dominated the last three editions held in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Under the guidance of coach Hicham Dguig, the Moroccan team is considered a favorite, especially given their home advantage. The Libyan team, who were crowned champions in 2008, and Egypt, a three-time African champion, are also strong contenders, along with Angola, making the competition even more thrilling.

Third Consecutive Hosting for Morocco

Morocco proudly hosts the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations for the third consecutive time, following successful tournaments in 2020 and 2024. The event will take place from October 12 to 21, 2026, with the participating teams divided into two groups of four. Most matches will be held at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, which has a capacity of 10,000. Additionally, the Ibn Yassine Stadium in Rabat will host two matches during the third day of the group stage.

Match schedules are as follows (all times are in Morocco Time, GMT):

October 12, 2026

  • 17:00 - Libya vs. Zambia (Group A) - Rabat
  • 20:00 - Morocco vs. Algeria (Group A) - Rabat

October 13, 2026

  • 17:00 - Egypt vs. Tanzania (Group B) - Rabat
  • 20:00 - Angola vs. Mozambique (Group B) - Rabat

October 14, 2026

  • 17:00 - Algeria vs. Libya (Group A) - Rabat
  • 20:00 - Morocco vs. Zambia (Group A) - Rabat

October 15, 2026

  • 17:00 - Egypt vs. Mozambique (Group B) - Rabat
  • 20:00 - Tanzania vs. Angola (Group B) - Rabat

October 16, 2026

  • 20:00 - Morocco vs. Libya (Group A) - Rabat
  • 20:00 - Zambia vs. Algeria (Group A) - Rabat

October 17, 2026

  • 20:00 - Egypt vs. Angola (Group B) - Rabat
  • 20:00 - Mozambique vs. Tanzania (Group B) - Rabat

October 19, 2026 - Semi-finals

  • 17:00 - 1st Group B vs. 2nd Group A (Semi-final 1) - Rabat
  • 20:00 - 1st Group A vs. 2nd Group B (Semi-final 2) - Rabat

October 21, 2026 - Third Place Match and Final

  • 17:00 - Loser of Semi-final 1 vs. Loser of Semi-final 2 (Third Place Match) - Rabat
  • 20:00 - Winner of Semi-final 1 vs. Winner of Semi-final 2 (Final) - Rabat

Understanding the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations

In this tournament, as is customary in classical football, a victory earns three points, with draws providing one point, and losses yielding none. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, where the first-placed team from Group A will face off against the second-placed team from Group B, while the first from Group B takes on the second from Group A.

The teams competing in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2026 are divided into two groups. Group A consists of Morocco, Libya, Zambia, and Algeria, while Group B includes Egypt, Angola, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Morocco, as the three-time defending champion and a quarter-finalist in the last two Futsal World Cups, is undoubtedly the favorite in this edition.

Egypt, with the most extensive history in this competition, having won three titles during the first four editions, poses a significant challenge. Libya seeks to reclaim its former glory, while Mozambique, a finalist in 2004, is also a noteworthy competitor. The Zambian team has past experience, having reached fourth place in 2016, while Tanzania will be making its debut in this tournament alongside Algeria, which faces Morocco in a historic derby match.

The Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2026 will be broadcasted on the Moroccan channel Arryadia and might also be available on CAF's YouTube channel, CAF TV.

It is important to note that the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2026 is not expected to serve as a qualifier for the 2028 Futsal World Cup, as no announcements have been made by the CAF regarding this matter.

As the tournament approaches, the excitement builds for what promises to be a thrilling showcase of futsal talent and competition in Morocco.

As reported by afrik-foot.com.