The next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, and the Atlas Lions are determined to replicate the Elephants’ success.
With just 11 months to go until the event kicks off, preparations are ramping up. Following the draw, CAF has unveiled the initial schedule for the tournament. Rabat football fans are particularly fortunate as four of the nine stadiums for this edition are located there.
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Match times will be announced later.
Group Stage:
December 21
December 22
December 23
December 24
December 26
December 27
December 28
December 29
December 30
December 31
Round of 16:
January 3, 2026
- 1st Group D – 3rd Group B/E/F at Grand Stadium of Tangier
- 2nd Group A – 2nd Group C at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca
January 4, 2026
- 2nd Group B – 2nd Group F at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat
- 1st Group A – 3rd Group C/D/E at El Barid Stadium in Rabat
January 5, 2026
- 1st Group B – 3rd Group A/C/D at Grand Stadium of Agadir
- 1st Group C – 3rd Group B/F at Fès Sports Complex
January 6, 2026
- 1st Group F – 2nd Group E at Grand Stadium of Marrakech
- 1st Group E – 2nd Group D at Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat
Quarter-finals:
January 9, 2026
- Winner H1 – Winner H2 at Grand Stadium of Tangier
- Winner H3 – Winner H4 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat
January 10, 2026
- Winner H5 – Winner H7 at Grand Stadium of Marrakech
- Winner H8 – Winner H6 at Grand Stadium of Agadir
Semi-finals:
January 14, 2026
- Winner Q1 – Winner Q3 at Grand Stadium of Tangier
- Winner Q4 – Winner Q2 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat
Third Place Playoff:
January 17, 2026
Third Place Match at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca
Final:
January 18, 2026
Final Match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat
This page has been translated from the original version with AI and checked by a journalist.
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