Morocco Will Host 2026 Futsal Africa Cup
The 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations tournament is set to occur in Morocco from October 12 to October 21, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Soccer
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Organizers have completed the official tournament draw, placing teams into groups for the upcoming Futsal Africa Cup of Nations. The event, scheduled for October 12 to 21, 2026, will feature competition among eight nations in Morocco.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as the premier continental competition for futsal, determining the African champion. With Morocco seeking to defend its title, the outcome will shape the regional hierarchy of the sport.
Morocco enters the tournament as a three-time champion, having secured titles in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Libya, also in Group A, previously claimed the continental crown in 2008.
The players
Morocco
The nation is the tournament host and a three-time defending champion.
Libya
The national team is a past continental title winner from 2008.
The details
The draw placed Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Zambia into Group A, while Group B consists of Egypt, Angola, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-final round of the tournament.
Timeline
Libya won its lone continental title in 2008.
Morocco captured African titles in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
The 2026 tournament will run from October 12 to October 21, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The 2026 tournament marks the continuation of a cycle defined by the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations. This draw establishes the path for teams to reach the semi-finals and potentially unseat the current titleholders.
The draw dictates the qualification path, as only the top two finishers from Group A and Group B will advance to the knockout semi-final stage. Teams must secure high group standings to remain in contention for the 2026 continental title.
The takeaway
The competitive landscape for the upcoming tournament is now set following the official draw. Teams must navigate a rigorous group stage to secure a spot in the semi-finals and contend for the title.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Yabiladi.
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