Morocco reach U17 AFCON quarter-finals and World Cup after Egypt win

Morocco continued their perfect run at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Egypt on Tuesday, May 19, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé. The win allowed the young Atlas Lions to finish top of Group A and secure qualification for both the U17 AFCON quarter-finals and the FIFA U17 World Cup.

Morocco maintain dominant form

Coached by Tiago Lima Pereira, Morocco recorded a second consecutive 2-1 victory, further underlining their dominance in the competition hosted on home soil. The result confirms Morocco’s status as one of Africa’s leading youth football nations, with this generation reaching the quarter-finals of the tournament for a third consecutive time. The young Atlas Lions will now head into the knockout stage as one of the tournament favourites after an impressive group-stage campaign.