Rabat – Morocco will face Egypt today at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora, in a classification match for the bronze medal of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
Both teams missed out on a place in the final after suffering heartbreaking defeats in the semi-finals.
Morocco, the host country, was eliminated by Senegal on penalties after a 1-1 draw; Egypt also lost on penalties following a 1-1 draw against Tanzania.
The third-place match offers both sides the chance to finish the tournament on a positive note and secure a place on the podium.
Morocco already defeated Egypt 1-0 during the group stage and will look to repeat that result in front of home supporters.
Match Details
- Fixture: Morocco U17 vs. Egypt U17
- Competition: TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (Third-Place Match)
- Venue: Mohammed VI Football Complex, Maâmora
- Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 Morocco time (19:00 GMT)
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on:
- Arryadia TNT (Morocco)
- beIN Sports
- FIFA+
- TOD
What to Expect
Morocco will enter the match with confidence after beating Egypt earlier in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Young Pharaohs will be eager to get revenge and finish their campaign with a win.
Both teams have already secured qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, but pride and a bronze medal remain at stake.
Prediction: Morocco 2-1 Egypt.
