Morocco is poised to make African football history. From December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026 , the Kingdom of Morocco will host the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. A unique historical feature: this is the first time the competition will span two calendar years .

For 29 days, 24 nations will compete in 52 matches played in 6 prestigious host cities.

📅 The Group Stage Match Schedule (Phase 1)

The times indicated are likely to correspond to local/French time.

Wednesday, December 24 (Today)

Hour	Match
13:30	Burkina Faso 🆚 Equatorial Guinea
16:00	Algeria 🆚 Sudan
18:30	Ivory Coast 🆚 Mozambique
9:00 PM	Cameroon 🆚 Gabon

From December 26th to 28th: The clashes keep coming

1. December 26 (9:00 PM): Morocco 🇲🇦 vs Mali 🇲🇱
2. December 27 (4:00 PM): Senegal 🇸🇳 vs DR Congo 🇨🇩
3. December 27 (9:00 PM): Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs Tunisia 🇹🇳
4. December 28 (9:00 PM): Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 vs Cameroon 🇨🇲

From December 29th to 31st: The conclusion of the groups

The group stage will conclude on New Year's Eve. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the next round.

⚡ The Final Phase: The road to victory (2026)

After a short break for the New Year, the pressure mounts with the knockout matches.

1. Round of 16: From January 3 to 6, 2026.
2. Quarter-finals: January 9 and 10, 2026.
3. Semi-finals: January 14, 2026 (in Rabat and Tangier).
4. Match for 3rd place: January 17, 2026 (Casablanca).
5. Grand Final: January 18, 2026 (Rabat, 8:00 PM).

🏟️ Cities and Stadiums: An exceptional arrangement

Morocco has mobilized nine venues in six major cities to guarantee a complete spectacle:

1. Rabat (Capital): Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (Host of the opening and final).
2. Casablanca: Mohammed V Stadium.
3. Tangier: Ibn-Batouta Stadium.
4. Marrakech: Grand Stadium of Marrakech.
5. Agadir: Adrar Stadium.
6. Fez: Fez sports complex.

🌟 The Stakes: A second title for the Atlas Lions?

As the event's organizer, Morocco hopes to repeat Ivory Coast's feat (winners in 2024 on home soil). The Atlas Lions have been chasing a continental title since 1976. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and fervent public support, all the ingredients are in place for a legendary edition.

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