The eyes of indoor football fans turn today to the Moroccan capital, Rabat, where the draw ceremony for the 2026 Africa Futsal Cup is taking place. The lecture hall at the Mohammed VI Football Complex hosts this important event, which determines the path for the eight teams qualified for the finals, scheduled to be held from October 12 to 21. The draw activities begin at 6 PM local time, 5 PM Greenwich Mean Time, with representatives from all participating teams in attendance.
The Moroccan team, as the host country and titleholder, is set to discover its opponents in the group stage. Alongside them, the teams from Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Libya, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia look forward to knowing their rivals in this edition, which is expected to witness strong competition for the continental title, especially considering the noticeable development of the sport across Africa.
This tournament organization comes within the strategy of the African Football Confederation to develop futsal, having approved a new system to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every two years instead of four, aiming to increase competitiveness and elevate the level of the game. This approach represents an important step to enhance futsal’s standing in Africa and provide greater opportunities for teams to showcase their capabilities.
Morocco has a rich history in hosting and winning Africa Futsal Cup championships, previously hosting the 2020 and 2024 men’s editions, winning both titles after defeating Egypt and Angola respectively. Rabat also hosted the first women’s edition in 2025, where the Moroccan team claimed the title over Tanzania. This repeated hosting of the 2026 Africa Futsal Cup draw confirms Morocco’s commitment to supporting and developing the game both continentally and internationally, and reinforcing its leadership in this sport.
