Morocco’s national futsal team claimed the bronze medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Thursday, November 12, beating Afghanistan 2-1 in the third-place match.
Morocco took the lead in the 19th minute through an own goal by Afghanistan’s Abolfazl Haqani, before Mohammed Serrar doubled the advantage in the 23rd minute following an assist from Alae Ait Challa.
Afghanistan pulled one back in the final seconds through Reza Karimi (40th minute) but could not find an equalizer.
The win secured third place for Morocco in the men’s futsal tournament, following a 4-2 defeat to Argentina in the semifinals.
With this latest medal, Morocco’s tally at Dakar 2026 has risen to four, including one silver and three bronze medals, after the country had already won three medals in previous events at the Games.
