CAN U17 2026: the favorites are already on track.

The curtain rose on CAN U17 2026 with four matches played on Wednesday across the Moroccan kingdom. An opening that already offered plenty of lessons for the various teams taking part in the continental competition. In Group A, Morocco failed to start their tournament perfectly in front of their fans. Facing Tunisia, the Atlas Lions had to settle for a 1-1 draw after a hard-fought and intense match. The other fixture in the group between Egypt and Ethiopia also ended without a winner. The two sides were goalless (0-0), leaving the group completely open after this first day.

In Group B, Ivory Coast started their campaign perfectly by defeating Cameroon 2-0. Solid and efficient, the young Elephants showed their ambitions from their opening match. Uganda notched a resounding 3-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Thanks to this convincing win, the Ugandans already hold a favorable position in the race for qualification. This opening day already confirms the intensity and balance expected in this CAN U17, a showcase of Africa’s future football talents.