Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Full match schedule, teams, groups and format

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Manasi PathakDecember 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM

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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 will be held in Morocco, beginning December 21 in Rabat, where the host nation will face Comoros. Twenty-four teams are divided into six groups, competing in 68 matches across nine venues in six cities. The group stage runs until December 31, followed by the knockout stage starting January 3. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the round of 16. The final will be held on January 18 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Ivory Coast is the defending champion, while Egypt holds the record for the most AFCON titles.

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