The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is known as AFCON 2025 or CAN 2025. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 takes place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The Africa Cup of Nations tournament is organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Current title champions team is Ivory Coast, who defeated Nigeria 2–1 in the 2023 final
The tournament is hosted by Morocco and due to 2025 FIFA Club World Cup tournament shifted from June to December. Twenty-four teams will play in six cities and nine venues. The qualified 24 teams are divided into six groups of four teams.
All the qualified teams from each group are going to play a single round-robin. On 27 September 2023, the CAF Executive Committee meeting selected Morocco as the official host of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
The AFCON is a 2025 upcoming football tournament with the best teams competing from African teams competing, where Egypt being the most successful nation in the cup’s history. The tournament has been held every two years.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures are currently available with date, time, and Venue Location and the tickets and more in below-.
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Morocco Fixtures
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The Africa Cup of Nations has been held every 2nd year since 1968 and features the best national teams from across the continent. The Africa Cup of Nations draw in Morocco and the tournament will be held across six cities – Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Marrakesh, Agadir and Fez.
The group stage will feature six groups (A through F), each containing four teams. The teams will compete in a round-robin format, and the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Final match is scheduled for 18 January 2026 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Tournament Structure:
- Group Stage: 24 Teams divided into 6 Groups
- Ranking of third-placed teams: The 3rd-place team from each group are placed in this group and the top 4 teams will qualify for the knockout stages of Round of 16.
- Knockout Stage
- Round of 16
- Quarterfinal
- Semifinal
- Final
Teams and Group
| Group A | Group B | Group C |
| Morocco Mali Zambia Comoros | Egypt South Africa Gabon Lesotho | Nigeria Tunisia Uganda Tanzania |
| Group E | Group F | Group G |
| Senegal DR Congo Benin Botswana | Algeria Burkina Faso Equatorial Guinea Sudan | Ivory Coast Cameroon Mozambique Gambia |
Group Stage Fixtures
| Teams | Group | Qualified as | Qualified Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | Group A | Host / Winners Group B | 27 September 2023 |
| Burkina Faso | Group E | Runner-Up Group L | 13 October 2024 |
| Cameroon | Group F | Winners Group J | 14 October 2024 |
| Algeria | Group E | Winners Group E | 14 October 2024 |
| DR Congo | Group D | Winners Group H | 15 October 2024 |
| Senegal | Group D | Winners Group L | 15 October 2024 |
| Egypt | Group B | Winners Group C | 13 November 2024 |
| Angola | Group B | Winners Group F | 13 November 2024 |
| Equatorial Guinea | Group E | Runner-Up Group E | 13 November 2024 |
| Ivory Coast | Group F | Runner-Up Group G | 13 November 2024 |
| Gabon | Group F | Runner-Up Group B | 14 November 2024 |
| Uganda | Group C | Runner-Up Group K | 14 November 2024 |
| South Africa | Group B | Winners Group K | 14 November 2024 |
| Tunisia | Group C | Runner-Up Group A | 14 November 2024 |
| Nigeria | Group C | Winners Group D | 14 November 2024 |
| Mali | Group A | Winners Group I | 15 November 2024 |
| Zambia | Group A | Winners Group G | 15 November 2024 |
| Zimbabwe | Group B | Runner-Up Group A | 15 November 2024 |
| Comoros | Group A | Winners Group A | 15 November 2024 |
| Sudan | Group E | Runner-Up Group F | 18 November 2024 |
| Benin | Group D | Runner-Up Group D | 18 November 2024 |
| Tanzania | Group C | Runner-Up Group H | 19 November 2024 |
| Botswana | Group D | Runner-Up Group C | 19 November 2024 |
| Mozambique | Group F | Runner-Up Group I | 19 November 2024 |
Venues
For the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 tournament, 9 venues will be used within Six cities. As the number of teams is 24, at least Nine venues will be utilized, with the possibility of more being added.
The Final and the Opening match are set to take place in the newly built Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat with 75,600 seaters.
- Agadir: Adrar Stadium (Capacity: 41,000)
- Casablanca: Mohammed V Stadium (Capacity: 45,800)
- Fez: Fez Stadium (Capacity: 34,500)
- Marrakesh: Marrakesh Stadium (Capacity: 41,200)
- Rabat:
- Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (Capacity: 69,500)
- Moulay Hassan Stadium (Capacity: 22,000)
- Al Barid Stadium (Capacity: 18,000)
- Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium (Capacity: 21,000)
- Tangier: Ibn Batouta Stadium (Capacity: 75,600)
Groups and Standing
All 24 teams were divided into groups A to F, with each group consisting of four teams.
Group A – Teams and Fixtures
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Mali | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Zambia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Comoros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B – Teams and Fixtures
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Angola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C – Teams and Fixtures
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Uganda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group D – Teams and Fixtures
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Benin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Botswana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group E – Teams and Fixtures
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Sudan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group F – Teams and Fixtures
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Gabon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Mozambique | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AFCON 2025 Full Group Stage Schedule
Local Times (GMT+1)
Sunday, 21 December 2025
- Group A: Morocco vs Comoros – Rabat 1, 8:00 PM
Monday, 22 December 2025
- Group A: Mali vs Zambia – Rabat 2, 3:30 PM
- Group B: Egypt vs Zimbabwe – Agadir, 6:00 PM
- Group B: South Africa vs Angola – Marrakech, 8:30 PM
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
- Group C: Nigeria vs Tanzania – Fes, 1:00 PM
- Group C: Tunisia vs Uganda – Rabat 4, 3:30 PM
- Group D: Senegal vs Botswana – Tangier, 6:00 PM
- Group D: DR Congo vs Benin – Rabat 3, 8:30 PM
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
- Group E: Algeria vs Sudan – Rabat 2, 1:00 PM
- Group E: Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea – Casablanca, 3:30 PM
- Group F: Côte d’Ivoire vs Mozambique – Marrakech, 6:00 PM
- Group F: Cameroon vs Gabon – Agadir, 8:30 PM
Friday, 26 December 2025
- Group A: Morocco vs Mali – Rabat 1, 1:00 PM
- Group A: Zambia vs Comoros – Casablanca, 3:30 PM
- Group B: Egypt vs South Africa – Agadir, 6:00 PM
- Group B: Angola vs Zimbabwe – Marrakech, 8:30 PM
Saturday, 27 December 2025
- Group C: Nigeria vs Tunisia – Fes, 1:00 PM
- Group C: Uganda vs Tanzania – Rabat 3, 3:30 PM
- Group D: Senegal vs DR Congo – Tangier, 6:00 PM
- Group D: Benin vs Botswana – Rabat 4, 8:30 PM
Sunday, 28 December 2025
- Group E: Algeria vs Burkina Faso – Rabat 2, 1:00 PM
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan – Casablanca, 3:30 PM
- Group F: Côte d’Ivoire vs Cameroon – Marrakech, 6:00 PM
- Group F: Gabon vs Mozambique – Agadir, 8:30 PM
Monday, 29 December 2025
- Group A: Zambia vs Morocco – Rabat 1, 6:30 PM
- Group A: Comoros vs Mali – Casablanca, 6:30 PM
- Group B: Angola vs Egypt – Agadir, 8:30 PM
- Group B: Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Marrakech, 8:30 PM
Tuesday, 30 December 2025
- Group C: Uganda vs Nigeria – Fes, 6:00 PM
- Group C: Tanzania vs Tunisia – Rabat 4, 6:00 PM
- Group D: Benin vs Senegal – Tangier, 8:30 PM
- Group D: Botswana vs DR Congo – Rabat 3, 8:30 PM
Wednesday, 31 December 2025
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria – Rabat 2, 6:00 PM
- Group E: Sudan vs Burkina Faso – Casablanca, 6:00 PM
- Group F: Gabon vs Côte d’Ivoire – Marrakech, 8:30 PM
- Group F: Mozambique vs Cameroon – Agadir, 8:30 PM
Ranking of third-placed teams
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Group B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Group C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Group D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Group E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Group F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Round of 16
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | Winner Group D vs 3rd Group (B/E/F) | – | Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier |
| Jan 3 | Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group C | – | Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca |
| Jan 4 | Winner Group A vs 3rd Group (C/D/E) | – | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Jan 4 | Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group F | – | Al Barid Stadium, Rabat |
| Jan 5 | Winner Group B vs 3rd Group (A/C/D) | – | Adrar Stadium, Agadir |
| Jan 5 | Winner Group C vs 3rd Group (A/B/F) | – | Fez Stadium, Fez |
| Jan 6 | Winner Group E vs Runner-up Group D | – | Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat |
| Jan 6 | Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group E | – | Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9 | Winner R2 vs Winner R1 | – | Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier |
| Jan 9 | Winner R4 vs Winner R3 | – | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Jan 10 | Winner R7 vs Winner R6 | – | Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh |
| Jan 10 | Winner R5 vs Winner R8 | – | Adrar Stadium, Agadir |
Semi-finals
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF4 | – | Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier |
| Jan 14 | Winner of QF3 vs Winner of QF2 | – | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
Third-place play-off
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 | Losser of SF1 vs Losser of SF2 | – | Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca |
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18 | Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2 | – | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025?
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is one of the biggest football tournaments in Africa, attracting global fans. Here’s how viewers around the world can watch the action live.
- USA: Live on beIN SPORTS and FuboTV
- Canada: Live on beIN SPORTS Canada
- UK: Available via Sky Sports
- Africa: SuperSport (DStv), Canal+ Afrique, and local broadcasters
- Australia: Likely on beIN SPORTS Connect or Optus Sport
- India: Streaming expected on FanCode or SonyLIV
- Europe (various): Eurosport or national broadcasters
How can I buy Africa Cup of Nations 2025 tickets?
You can buy tickets for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 through the tournament’s official website. It is available in the stadium and on the Official Website.
How Many teams are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025?
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 comes with 24 African teams(AFC). All the teams are divided into 6 groups of four teams.
How many teams qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025?
The 32 Best AFC teams from African confederations are ready to compete against each other for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
How many years is the Africa Cup of Nations 2025?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is the most prestigious African tournament competition between the AFC continental confederations of FIFA. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 will continue its tradition of being held every two years, a practice established since its inception in 1968.
Where is the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations?
Morocco will host the 35th edition of the AFC’s tournaments, where the best 26 teams show their ability on the football field.
Who is the Defending Champion of the Africa Cup of Nations?
Ivory Coast holds the title of defending champion after claiming victory in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
When does the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations start?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 will begin from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2025. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the tournament schedule on January 31, 2025.
