Futsal Africa Cup Draw: “Atlas Lions” to Face Algeria in High-Stakes Group A Matchup

Mission to Defend the Continental Throne: Morocco Faces Algeria in Futsal AFCON Opener

The draw for the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2026), held this Monday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, has resulted in thrilling matchups. Morocco, the champion of the last three editions, has been placed in Group A, which promises intense competition as they prepare to face Algeria, Libya, and Zambia.

The “Lions” Ambition: A Fourth Consecutive Title

The Moroccan national team enters the tournament, scheduled from October 12 to 21, as the heavy favorite. Led by the distinguished national coach Hicham Dguig, the team hopes to leverage the home-field advantage and support of the crowd to continue their African dominance, building on their historic achievements in 2016, 2020, and 2024.

Balanced Groups and High Competition

Meanwhile, Group B includes Egypt, Angola, Mozambique, and Tanzania, teams aiming to flip the script and end Moroccan dominance. According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), this edition highlights the remarkable development of futsal on the continent, with the goal of using this event as a platform to promote the growth and practice of the sport on a wider scale.

The Moroccan technical staff is counting on the experience of their players to navigate these major matches. In recent years, the “Atlas Lions” have proven to be the dominant force in African futsal, making Morocco the focal point for what promises to be an exceptional edition in terms of organization and technical standard.