Overview:
As co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Morocco is permanently establishing itself as a hub for African and international football.
The kick-off for the U17 AFCON 2026 will take place on May 13 at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat—featuring the host nation and defending champion on the pitch.
Morocco, hosting the competition for the second consecutive time from May 13 to June 2, will begin its campaign immediately against Tunisia.
Having been crowned continental champions during the previous edition held on their home soil, the Atlas Cubs approach this tournament with a clear ambition: to confirm their supremacy.
Their journey is part of the momentum of the national training project led by the Football Royal Morocco Federation (FRMF), whose results reflect the emergence of a generation that is technically and athletically superior.
The organization of this competition goes beyond a mere logistical challenge.
It illustrates the coherence of a football model recognized worldwide—that of a country whose continental and global ambitions become clearer with every event.
As co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Morocco is permanently establishing itself as a hub for African and international football.
With the Futsal AFCON 2026, the Women’s AFCON 2026, and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 on the horizon, these events confirm a hosting capacity that has now become a benchmark.
The competition also holds a direct qualifying dimension: the continent’s top teams will compete for precious spots in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, offering this generation a decisive window of global exposure for their development.
Two venues will share the competition. The Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium (Rabat), the setting for the opening, semi-finals, and final, lends a solemn dimension to the event.
The Mohammed VI Football Complex (Maâmoura), the nerve center for the group stage, stands as a showcase of the Kingdom’s level of investment in its infrastructure—and one of the strongest arguments for the Moroccan model.
Details:
- Dates: May 13 to June 2, 2026
- Host Country: Morocco
- Defending Champion: Morocco (U17 AFCON 2025)
- Qualifying Stake: FIFA U-17 World Cup
- Opening Match: May 13 at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat
- Semi-finals: Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat
- Final: June 2 at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat
- Group Stage: Mohammed VI Complex, Maâmoura
All fixtures:
Group stages:
Wednesday, May 13:
- Morocco Vs Tunisia — 19:00 GMT
- Egypt Vs Ethiopia — 13:00 GMT
- Ivory Coast Vs Cameroon — 13:00 GMT
- Uganda Vs DR Congo — 16:00 GMT
Thursday, May 14:
- Mali Vs Angola — 13:00 GMT
- Tanzania Vs Mozambique — 16:00 GMT
- Senegal Vs South Africa — 16:00 GMT
- Algeria Vs Ghana — 19:00 GMT
Saturday, May 16:
- Tunisia Vs Egypt — 13:00 GMT
- Ethiopia Vs Morocco — 19:00 GMT
- Cameroon Vs Uganda — 16:00 GMT
- DR Congo Vs Ivory Coast — 19:00 GMT
Sunday, May 17:
- Angola Vs Tanzania — 13:00 GMT
- Mozambique Vs Mali — 19:00 GMT
- South Africa Vs Algeria — 16:00 GMT
- Ghana Vs Senegal — 16:00 GMT
Tuesday, May 19:
- Morocco Vs Egypt — 19:00 GMT
- Tunisia Vs Ethiopia — 19:00 GMT
- Ivory Coast Vs Uganda — 16:00 GMT
- Cameroon Vs DR Congo — 16:00 GMT
Wednesday, May 20:
- Mali Vs Tanzania — 16:00 GMT
- Angola Vs Mozambique — 16:00 GMT
- Senegal Vs Algeria — 19:00 GMT
- South Africa Vs Ghana — 19:00 GMT
Knockout stages:
Friday, May 23:
- Placement matches — 16:00 and 19:00 GMT
Saturday, May 24:
- Quarter-finals — 13:00 / 16:00 / 19:00 GMT
Wednesday, May 28:
- Semi-finals — 16:00 and 19:00 GMT
Sunday, June 1:
- Third-place match — 19:00 GMT
Monday, June 2:
- Final — 19:00 GMT
