The Morocco national futsal team face their Egyptian counterparts this evening, Monday 19 October 2026, in the semi-finals of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco, as the ‘Futsal Atlas Lions’ seek to secure a place in the final. The match will be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex hall in Rabat, kicking off at 8pm Morocco time.
This report covers the kick-off time for Morocco vs Egypt across various Arab countries, the broadcast channels, free streaming via CAF TV on YouTube, the venue, and both teams’ journeys in the continental tournament. This Arab clash is one of the standout semi-finals, especially as Morocco aim to continue their dominance in African futsal, while Egypt enter with ambitions of returning to the podium.
Morocco vs Egypt kick-off time
The Morocco vs Egypt match today, Monday 19 October 2026, kicks off at exactly 20:00 Morocco time in the semi-finals of the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations. The winner will secure a place in the final scheduled for Wednesday 21 October.
| Country | Kick-off time |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 20:00 |
| Algeria and Tunisia | 22:00 |
| Egypt and Libya | 23:00 |
| Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan | 23:00 |
| UAE and Oman | 00:00 midnight |
| France | 21:00 |
These times follow the official tournament schedule, with the match kicking off at 9pm GMT, which is 8pm in Morocco and Algeria.
Broadcast channels for Morocco vs Egypt
Where can I watch Morocco vs Egypt? The match can be followed on the Moroccan sports channel Arryadia or Arryadia TNT in Morocco, while the official CAF TV channel on YouTube is broadcasting the tournament rights free of charge to audiences worldwide. Reports also indicate the match is scheduled on beIN Sports 5 and the Egyptian channel ON Sport HD.
| Channel / Platform | Broadcast type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Arryadia TNT (Moroccan sports channel) | Television | Morocco |
| CAF TV on YouTube | Free live stream | All tournament matches worldwide |
| ON Sport HD | Television | Egypt |
| beIN Sports 5 | Encrypted television | Arab countries and regions covered by the package |
The Confederation of African Football confirmed that all 16 matches of the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will be broadcast live on its official YouTube channel from 12 to 21 October.
Commentator for Morocco vs Egypt
No official announcement has yet been made regarding the commentator for Morocco vs Egypt on Arab or Moroccan channels, so it is advisable to check the final broadcast schedule for Arryadia and ON Sport before kick-off. The global CAF TV stream provides live coverage of the tournament without separate confirmation of the commentator for each match.
Venue for Morocco vs Egypt
The match will be held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex hall in Rabat, the venue hosting matches of the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The presence of Moroccan fans gives the ‘Futsal Atlas Lions’ important support as they aim to reach the final and defend Morocco’s status as one of the strongest futsal teams on the continent.
Free-to-air channels for Morocco vs Egypt
The confirmed free and open option to watch the match is the official CAF TV channel on YouTube, which broadcasts tournament matches live and free to audiences worldwide. The Moroccan sports channel also broadcasts the match free within Morocco via digital terrestrial television (TNT).
As of the time of preparing this report, there is no official information confirming the match will be shown on specific free-to-air European channels via Astra or Hot Bird satellites; therefore, the CAF TV YouTube stream remains the safest and most reliable option for free viewing in Europe.
Channels broadcasting Morocco vs Egypt on Astra
No officially announced free-to-air channel on the Astra satellite has been identified as showing the Morocco vs Egypt match in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. Since CAF TV broadcasts the tournament free online, residents in Europe can follow the match via smart TV, phone or computer through YouTube.
Channels broadcasting Morocco vs Egypt on Hot Bird
Similarly, there is no reliable official announcement yet of a free-to-air channel on Hot Bird showing this specific match. The channels associated with the match in available sources are Arryadia, ON Sport and beIN Sports 5, in addition to the free digital stream via CAF TV.
Teams’ journeys and statistics
Morocco enter the match as tournament hosts and one of the favourites for the title, having come through a group stage that included Libya, Zambia and Algeria. Egypt, meanwhile, topped their second group which included Angola, Mozambique and Tanzania, and are seeking to add a fourth title to their continental record.
This clash is one of the anticipated Arab encounters, as the winner will later face the winner of Angola vs Algeria in the final, while the loser misses out on the third-place play-off.
Morocco vs Egypt summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Morocco vs Egypt |
| Tournament | 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations semi-final |
| Date | Monday 19 October 2026 |
| Morocco time | 20:00 |
| Egypt and Saudi Arabia time | 23:00 |
| Venue | Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex hall, Rabat |
| Broadcast channels | Arryadia, ON Sport HD, beIN Sports 5 |
| Free stream | CAF TV on YouTube |
Will the ‘Futsal Atlas Lions’ continue their journey towards a new title, or will the Pharaohs turn the tables and reach the final? Share your predicted score before the opening whistle.