U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 Group Standings, Scores, and Results
The 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway in Morocco, bringing together the best young football talents from across Africa. The tournament runs from May 13 to June 2, 2026, and serves as both the continental championship and a qualification pathway for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Organized by the Confederation of African Football, the 2026 edition marks the 16th official U-17 AFCON tournament and the second consecutive time Morocco has hosted the event. Sixteen national teams are competing across four host cities and four venues in what promises to be an exciting showcase of Africa’s next football generation.
Tournament Overview
Category
Details
Host Country
Morocco
Dates
13 May – 2 June 2026
Teams
16
Venues
4
Host Cities
4
Confederation
CAF
Matches Played
4
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Group A Standings
Position
Team
Played
Wins
Draws
Losses
Points
1
Morocco
1
0
1
0
1
2
Tunisia
1
0
1
0
1
3
Egypt
1
0
1
0
1
4
Ethiopia
1
0
1
0
1
Group A Results
Match
Score
Egypt vs Ethiopia
0-0
Morocco vs Tunisia
1-1
Morocco opened the tournament with a hard-fought draw against Tunisia in Rabat, while Egypt and Ethiopia shared points after a goalless encounter.
Group B Standings
Position
Team
Played
Wins
Draws
Losses
Points
1
Uganda
1
1
0
0
3
2
Ivory Coast
1
1
0
0
3
3
Cameroon
1
0
0
1
0
4
DR Congo
1
0
0
1
0
Group B Results
Match
Score
Ivory Coast vs Cameroon
2-0
Uganda vs DR Congo
3-0
Uganda produced one of the strongest performances of the opening round with a commanding 3-0 victory over DR Congo. Ivory Coast also impressed by defeating Cameroon with a solid defensive display.
Group C Standings
Position
Team
Played
Wins
Draws
Losses
Points
1
Tanzania
1
1
0
0
3
2
Mali
1
0
1
0
1
3
Angola
1
0
1
0
1
4
Mozambique
1
0
0
1
0
Group C Results
Match
Score
Mali vs Angola
0-0
Tanzania vs Mozambique
3-0
Tanzania moved to the top of Group C after an impressive three-goal performance against Mozambique, while Mali and Angola battled to a scoreless draw.
Group D Standings
Position
Team
Played
Wins
Draws
Losses
Points
1
South Africa
1
1
0
0
3
2
Ghana
1
0
1
0
1
3
Algeria
1
0
1
0
1
4
Senegal
1
0
0
1
0
Group D Results
Match
Score
Senegal vs South Africa
1-2
Algeria vs Ghana
2-2
Group D delivered some of the tournament’s most entertaining football so far. South Africa secured an important win against Senegal, while Algeria and Ghana shared four goals in a thrilling draw.
Knockout Stage Format
The top two teams from each group will qualify directly for the quarter-finals and also secure qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Third-placed teams will enter additional play-off matches for the remaining World Cup spots. The knockout stage officially begins on May 24 in Salé, while the grand final will take place on June 2 at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
The 2026 U-17 AFCON has already showcased exciting young talent, competitive matches, and dramatic moments in the opening fixtures. With several group-stage matches still to come, fans can expect more thrilling football as Africa’s future stars continue their journey toward continental glory.
