Morocco's national futsal team has started its final phase of preparations for the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Rabat next week. The team, led by coach Hicham Dguig, trained at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé on October 6. All called-up players, including reserve players Soufiane Chaaraoui and Abdelhafid Boukhriss, took part in the session. The coaching staff focused on technical and physical aspects of the team's game, with particular attention to cohesion.
Morocco will open their campaign against Algeria on Monday, October 12, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Hall in Rabat. Their Group A fixtures also include matches against Zambia two days later and Libya on October 16. The team is seeking to win a fourth consecutive African title, having won the tournament in 2016, 2020, and 2024. A successful defense would make Morocco the competition's outright record holder, surpassing Egypt's three titles.
The 2026 Futsal AFCON features eight nations, divided into two groups. Group B comprises Egypt, Angola, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The tournament runs from October 12 to 21. Morocco's national team has made significant progress in recent years, reaching the quarterfinals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup in both 2021 and 2024. Coach Dguig has been at the helm since 2010 and has overseen all three of Morocco's continental titles.
Morocco's latest triumph came with a 5-1 victory over Angola in the final in Rabat. The team's success has extended beyond Africa, with impressive performances in the FIFA Futsal World Cup. Dguig's team has become one of Africa's leading futsal sides, and the coach remains at the center of their rise.
With the competitive schedule now only days away, Morocco's remaining sessions will focus on sharpening the squad before the opening fixture against Algeria. The team's final preparations are crucial, as they look to begin their title defense on a strong note. The hosts will be seeking to make a statement in front of their home fans.
The 2026 Futsal AFCON will be held in two venues in Rabat, with the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Hall hosting Group A matches. Morocco's national team is confident of making a strong impression and continuing their dominance in African futsal. The team's progress will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
As the tournament approaches, Morocco's national futsal team is poised to make history. A fourth consecutive title would cement their position as one of Africa's top futsal nations. The team's final preparations will be crucial in determining their chances of success.
Key points
- Morocco seeks fourth consecutive Futsal AFCON title
- Team faces Algeria, Zambia, and Libya in Group A
- Successful defense would make Morocco competition's outright record holder
