Morocco's Futsal Team Faces Egypt in the 2026 African Cup of Nations Semi-Final
On Monday, October 19, 2026, the Moroccan national futsal team, known as the Lions of the Atlas, will take on Egypt in a highly anticipated semi-final match of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2026. This thrilling encounter is set to take place at 20:00 local time in Rabat, specifically at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, where the Moroccan team looks to secure their place in the finals in front of a passionate home crowd.
Having dominated Group A with a perfect record of nine points, the Lions of the Atlas come into this game with immense confidence. Under the guidance of coach Hicham Dguig, the team showcased their skills in the group stage, winning all three of their matches without conceding a single goal. They started their campaign by decisively defeating Algeria 4-0, followed by a commanding 7-0 victory over Zambia, and concluded with a 6-0 win against Libya. This impressive performance, totaling 17 goals scored, underscores Morocco's ambitions in this tournament being hosted on home soil.
On the opposing side, Egypt's national futsal team finished second in Group B with six points. The Pharaohs had a strong start with victories over Tanzania (8-0) and Mozambique (4-0) but faced a setback in their final group match against Angola, losing 4-2. As Morocco prepares to face a seasoned opponent like Egypt, the challenge will undoubtedly be tougher compared to their previous matches in the tournament.
The other semi-final will feature Angola, the group leader, squaring off against Algeria, who finished second in Group A. The winners of these two semi-finals will meet in the final match on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 20:00.
Fans can catch the action live on the Arryadia TNT channel, as well as on the official YouTube channel of the Confederation of African Football (CAF TV), which is broadcasting the entire tournament. This semi-final clash promises to be an exciting encounter, as Morocco seeks to continue their flawless run in pursuit of their fourth continental title.
As reported by sport.le360.ma.
