Overview of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2026
The eighth edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Morocco, bringing together the finest African futsal teams for an intense ten-day competition. As the reigning champions, Morocco will strive to defend their title on home soil. The tournament is scheduled to unfold in the vibrant city of Rabat from October 12 to October 21, 2026, showcasing a total of sixteen matches among eight participating nations.
Key Details About the Tournament
The TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations stands as the premier competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) specifically for national futsal teams. Futsal, a variant of indoor soccer, features two teams, each composed of five players. Originally established in 1996 under the name African Futsal Championship, the event was rebranded in 2016 to better reflect its significance within the continental competitive framework. This year's tournament will feature teams from Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia, all vying for the prestigious title. Morocco qualifies automatically as the host nation and will be joined by the other seven teams that successfully navigated the qualification rounds.
Matches will be held at two key venues in Rabat: the Moulay-Abdellah Sports Hall and the Yassine Hall. Following a recent draw, the participating teams have been divided into two groups of four. Group A consists of Morocco, Libya, Zambia, and Algeria, while Group B includes Egypt, Angola, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The draw was conducted with the assistance of former Moroccan international Marouane Chamakh and Mozambican futsal icon Fernando Chamboco.
In an exciting development for this edition, the CAF has unveiled a new trophy along with a refreshed visual identity for the tournament. The trophy features five golden arches symbolizing the five players on the field for each team, with a map of Africa at its center, commemorating the competition's history and honoring its past champions.
The tournament will kick off on Monday, October 12, with a match between Libya and Zambia at 17:00 GMT, followed by the host nation, Morocco, taking on Algeria at 20:00 GMT. Fans can expect an electrifying start as Morocco aims to launch its title defense successfully.
In terms of the competition format, the eight teams are divided into two groups of four, where each team will play against the others in their group during the group stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the competition culminating in a third-place match and the grand final to determine the continental champion.
Since its inception, the tournament has seen three nations etch their names in history: Egypt, Libya, and Morocco. Egypt clinched the title in 1996, 2000, and 2004, while Libya celebrated its victory in 2008. Morocco has emerged victorious in the last three editions held in 2016, 2020, and 2024, making them one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history alongside Egypt. As Morocco embarks on this edition, their goal remains clear: to defend their crown and assert their dominance on the African futsal stage.
Fans will be able to follow all sixteen matches of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 live and for free on CAF TV, the official YouTube channel of the CAF. The coverage will begin with the opening match on October 12 and will extend through to the final on October 21, ensuring that supporters worldwide can experience every moment of this exciting tournament.
For the latest updates on the tournament, including schedules, results, videos, and more, fans can visit www.cafonline.com and the CAF's official digital platforms. The tournament promises to be a remarkable showcase of talent and competition among Africa's best futsal teams.
As reported by cafonline.com.
