Full match schedule before the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco
Key scheduling, groups, venues and start times before AFCON, Africa's premier football tournament, starts in Morocco.
www.aljazeera.comHere’s a concise update on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) news.
- When and where: AFCON 2025 took place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Morocco hosted the tournament, with matches staged across several venues in the country.[5][7]
- Format and teams: The tournament followed the traditional AFCON format with group stages feeding into knockout rounds, featuring teams from across Africa, including usual powerhouses and rising sides.[8][5]
- Notable developments: The competition included dramatic moments typical of AFCON, such as on-pitch controversies and intense late-stage drama in some matches, with extensive coverage of results, fixtures, and standout players throughout the event.[3][5]
- How to watch and follow: Comprehensive guides were published on major outlets detailing group-by-group fixtures, venues, and viewing options in early 2026, helping fans track progress through the group stage and knockout rounds.[9][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest match-by-match results, top scorers, or provide a simple summary table of the knockout stage outcomes. Also tell me if you want a quick one-paragraph recap or a short bulleted timeline of key moments.
Citations:
- AFCON 2025 in Morocco dates and host nation details.[5]
- Full schedule, groups, and format coverage.[5]
- Final moments and notable controversies within AFCON 2025 coverage.[3]
- Additional overview and viewing information from ESPN/BBC roundups.[8][9]