After much anticipation, the two finalists for the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup have been determined. Zamalek will face USM Alger in a highly anticipated all-Arab clash between the giants of Egypt and Algeria.
The White Knights secured their place in the final after defeating CR Belouizdad 1-0 in Algeria, then clinched qualification with a goalless draw in the return leg at Cairo International Stadium.
On the other hand, USM Alger drew 0-0 with Olympique Safi in the first leg on July 5th. The return leg was marred by controversy when fans stormed the Stade El Massira before kickoff, delaying the match for over an hour. The game eventually played to a 1-1 draw, which saw the Algerians advance on away goals.
This report details the date of the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup final, the broadcast channels, the prizes, and more about this highly anticipated Egyptian-Algerian showdown.
2026 CAF Confederation Cup Final Date
As usual, the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup final will be played over two legs. The first leg will be held at the 5 July Stadium on Saturday, May 9th.
The second leg will be played at Cairo International Stadium, Zamalek’s home ground, on Saturday, May 16th. The kick-off times for both matches are still unknown.
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2026 CAF Confederation Cup Final Broadcasting Channels
All matches of the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup, starting from the group stage, will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS. The final matches will be broadcast on their third encrypted channel, dedicated to major African events.
You can watch the live stream of the Zamalek vs. USM Alger match online by subscribing to the “Tod” app or through the beIN CONNECT service.
What are the prizes for the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup?
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a doubling of the prize money for the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup. The champion will now receive $4 million, up from the previous $2 million.
The runner-up will receive $1.5 million, while the losing semi-finalists will each receive $750,000, the losing quarter-finalists $550,000, and the third and fourth-placed teams in the group stage $400,000 each.
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Which team has won the most CAF Confederation Cup titles?
CS Sfaxien of Tunisia and RS Berkane of Morocco are the most successful clubs in the history of the CAF Confederation Cup, having each won the title three times.
Étoile du Sahel of Tunisia, TP Mazembe of DR Congo, Raja Casablanca of Morocco, and Zamalek of Egypt have each won the title twice.
There are 8 other teams that have managed to win the Confederation Cup once, most notably Al-Ahly, Fath Rabat, the Moroccan Royal Army, and USMA, the champion of the 2023 edition.
