The knockout stage of the 2026 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations has officially been established following an intense group phase in Morocco, with eight teams confirmed for the quarter-finals. All participating teams have also secured their spots for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup, allowing the focus to shift entirely to the quest for continental dominance.
Qualified Teams for the 2026 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-Finals
The final eight teams that advanced from the group stage include:
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Tanzania
- Egypt
- Cameroon
- Mali
- Algeria
CAF U-17 AFCON 2026 Quarter-Final Fixtures
The complete knockout schedule for the quarter-finals, set to take place on Saturday, 24 May 2026, is as follows:
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- Morocco vs Cameroon
- Senegal vs Mali
- Tanzania vs Algeria
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Egypt