The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, and the Atlas Lions are eager to emulate the Elephants’ achievements.
With only 11 months remaining until the tournament begins, preparations are intensifying. After the draw, CAF has released the preliminary schedule for the competition. Football enthusiasts in Rabat are especially lucky since four out of the nine stadiums for this edition are situated there.
Group Stage:
December 21
Morocco faces Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat (Group A).
December 22
- Mali takes on Zambia at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca (Group A).
- Egypt competes against Zimbabwe at the Grand Stadium of Agadir (Group B).
- South Africa squares off with Angola at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech (Group B).
December 23
- Nigeria goes up against Tanzania at the Fès Sports Complex (Group C).
- Tunisia meets Uganda at the Olympic Annex Stadium located at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat (Group C).
- Senegal battles Botswana at the Grand Stadium of Tangier (Group D).
- DR Congo faces Benin at El Barid Stadium in Rabat (Group D).
December 24
- Algeria encounters Sudan at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat (Group E).
- Burkina Faso plays against Equatorial Guinea at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca (Group E).
- Ivory Coast competes with Mozambique at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech (Group F).
- Cameroon challenges Gabon at the Grand Stadium of Agadir (Group F).
December 26
- Morocco takes on Mali at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat (Group A).
- Zambia faces Comoros at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca (Group A).
- Egypt meets South Africa at the Grand Stadium of Agadir (Group B).
- Angola plays Zimbabwe at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech (Group B).
December 27
- Nigeria competes with Tunisia at the Fès Sports Complex (Group C).
- Uganda faces Tanzania at El Barid Stadium in Rabat (Group C).
- DR Congo squares off against Senegal at the Grand Stadium of Tangier (Group D).
- Benin takes on Botswana at the Olympic Annex Stadium located at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat (Group D).
December 28
- Algeria battles Burkina Faso at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat (Group E).
- Equatorial Guinea goes up against Sudan at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca (Group E).
- Cameroon faces Ivory Coast at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech (Group F).
- Gabon meets Mozambique at the Grand Stadium of Agadir (Group F).
December 29
- Morocco competes with Zambia at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat (Group A).
- Comoros takes on Mali at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca (Group A).
- Egypt squares off with Angola at the Grand Stadium of Agadir (Group B).
- Zimbabwe battles South Africa at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech (Group B).
December 30
- Nigeria vs. Uganda, Fès Sports Complex (Group C)
- Tanzania vs. Tunisia, Olympic Annex Stadium at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat (Group C)
- Botswana vs. DR Congo, El Barid Stadium in Rabat (Group D)
- Benin vs. Senegal, Grand Stadium of Tangier (Group D)
December 31
- Equatorial Guinea encounters Algeria at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat (Group E).
- Burkina Faso takes on Sudan at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca (Group E).
- Cameroon challenges Mozambique at the Grand Stadium of Agadir (Group F).
- Ivory Coast faces Gabon at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech (Group F).
Round of 16:
January 3, 2026
- 1st place from Group D meets 3rd place from Groups B/E/F at the Grand Stadium of Tangier.
- 2nd place from Group A takes on 2nd place from Group C at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
January 4, 2026
- 2nd place from Group B faces 2nd place from Group F at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
- 1st place from Group A meets 3rd place from Groups C/D/E at El Barid Stadium in Rabat.
January 5, 2026
- 1st place from Group B takes on 3rd place from Groups A/C/D at the Grand Stadium of Agadir.
- 1st place from Group C faces 3rd place from Groups B/F at the Fès Sports Complex.
January 6, 2026
- 1st place from Group F meets 2nd place from Group E at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech.
- 1st place from Group E takes on 2nd place from Group D at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat.
Quarter-finals:
January 9, 2026
- Winner of Match H1 faces the Winner of Match H2 at the Grand Stadium of Tangier.
- Winner of Match H3 competes against the Winner of Match H4 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat
January 10, 2026
- Winner of Match H5 meets the Winner of Match H7 at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech.
- Winner of Match H8 faces the Winner of Match H6 at the Grand Stadium of Agadir.
Semi-finals:
January 14, 2026
- Winner of Match Q1 competes against the Winner of Match Q3 at the Grand Stadium of Tangier.
- Winner of Match Q4 faces the Winner of Match Q2 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
- Third Place Playoff:
January 17, 2026
Third Place Match will be held at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
Final:
January 18, 2026.
Final Match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat
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