The knockout stage of the 2026 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations has officially been established after a competitive group phase held in Morocco. Eight teams have secured their spots for the quarter-finals, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
All remaining teams have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup, shifting the focus entirely to the quest for continental dominance among the participating nations.
Qualified Teams for the 2026 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-Finals
The eight teams advancing from the group stage are as follows:
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Tanzania
- Egypt
- Cameroon
- Mali
- Algeria
CAF U-17 AFCON 2026 Quarter-Final Fixtures
The complete schedule for the quarter-final matches, to be held on Saturday, 24 May 2026, is as follows:
- Morocco vs Cameroon
- Senegal vs Mali
- Tanzania vs Algeria
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Egypt