AFCON fixtures today: Who is playing? Full match schedule and kick-off times

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AFCON fixtures today: Who is playing? Full match schedule and kick-off times
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The countdown to this winter’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is officially on, and the full slate of AFCON Fixtures has been confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Set against the scenic backdrop of Morocco, this edition of the continent’s marquee football tournament promises a feast of football, colour, and storylines waiting to unfold.

From Rabat to Tangier, Africa’s finest will converge in six host cities and nine stadiums, with the action running from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. Defending champions Ivory Coast will seek to retain their crown, but with powerhouses like Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, and Morocco in the mix, nothing will come easy.

With each fixture loaded with subplots, from underdog dreams to regional rivalries, the AFCON 2025 fixtures offer football’s purest drama. Here’s the full AFCON 2025 schedule, broken down by matchday, venue, and kickoff times.

AFCON fixtures today: Who is playing? Full match schedule and kick-off times
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AFCON Fixtures: Group Stage

21 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Morocco v ComorosPrince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat20:00

22 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Mali v ZambiaMohammed V Stadium, Casablanca15:30
Egypt v ZimbabweAdrar Stadium, Agadir18:00
South Africa v AngolaMarrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh20:30

23 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Nigeria v TanzaniaFez Stadium, Fez13:00
Tunisia v UgandaPrince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium, Rabat15:30
Senegal v BotswanaIbn Batouta Stadium, Tangier18:00
DR Congo v BeninAl Barid Stadium, Rabat20:30
AFCON fixtures today: Who is playing? Full match schedule and kick-off times
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24 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Algeria v SudanMoulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat13:00
Burkina Faso v Equatorial GuineaMohammed V Stadium, Casablanca15:30
Ivory Coast v MozambiqueMarrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh18:00
Cameroon v GabonAdrar Stadium, Agadir20:30

26 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Morocco v MaliPrince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat20:00
Zambia v ComorosMohammed V Stadium, Casablanca15:30
Egypt v South AfricaAdrar Stadium, Agadir18:00
Angola v ZimbabweMarrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh20:30

27 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Nigeria v TunisiaFez Stadium, Fez13:00
Uganda v TanzaniaAl Barid Stadium, Rabat15:30
Senegal v DR CongoIbn Batouta Stadium, Tangier18:00
Benin v BotswanaPrince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium, Rabat20:30

28 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Algeria v Burkina FasoMoulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat13:00
Equatorial Guinea v SudanMohammed V Stadium, Casablanca15:30
Ivory Coast v CameroonMarrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh18:00
Gabon v MozambiqueAdrar Stadium, Agadir20:30

29 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Zambia v MoroccoPrince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat18:30
Comoros v MaliMohammed V Stadium, Casablanca18:30
Angola v EgyptAdrar Stadium, Agadir20:30
Zimbabwe v South AfricaMarrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh20:30

30 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Uganda v NigeriaFez Stadium, Fez18:00
Tanzania v TunisiaPrince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium, Rabat18:00
Benin v SenegalIbn Batouta Stadium, Tangier20:30
Botswana v DR CongoAl Barid Stadium, Rabat20:30

31 December 2025

MatchVenueTime
Equatorial Guinea v AlgeriaMoulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat18:00
Sudan v Burkina FasoMohammed V Stadium, Casablanca18:00
Gabon v Ivory CoastMarrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh20:30
Mozambique v CameroonAdrar Stadium, Agadir20:30

AFCON Fixtures: Knockout Stage

Following the conclusion of the AFCON 2025 group stage and the separation of pretenders from contenders, attentions will turn to the business end of the tournament, based on the AFCON 2025 bracket.

Round of 16

DateMatchVenueTime
3 Jan 2026Winner Group D v 3rd Group B/E/FIbn Batouta Stadium, Tangier18:00
3 Jan 2026Runner-up Group A v Runner-up Group CMohammed V Stadium, Casablanca20:30
4 Jan 2026Winner Group A v 3rd Group C/D/EPrince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat18:00
4 Jan 2026Runner-up Group B v Runner-up Group FAl Barid Stadium, Rabat20:30
5 Jan 2026Winner Group B v 3rd Group A/C/DAdrar Stadium, Agadir18:00
5 Jan 2026Winner Group C v 3rd Group A/B/FFez Stadium, Fez20:30
6 Jan 2026Winner Group E v Runner-up Group DMoulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat18:00
6 Jan 2026Winner Group F v Runner-up Group EMarrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh20:30
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Quarter-finals

DateMatchVenueTime
9 Jan 2026Winner R2 v Winner R1Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier18:00
9 Jan 2026Winner R4 v Winner R3Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat20:30
10 Jan 2026Winner R7 v Winner R6Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh18:00
10 Jan 2026Winner R5 v Winner R8Adrar Stadium, Agadir20:30

Semi-finals

DateMatchVenueTime
14 Jan 2026Winner QF1 v Winner QF4Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier18:00
14 Jan 2026Winner QF3 v Winner QF2Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat20:30
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Third Place Play-off

DateMatchVenueTime
17 Jan 2026Loser SF1 v Loser SF2Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca20:00

Final

DateMatchVenueTime
18 Jan 2026Winner SF1 v Winner SF2Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat20:00
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