Archive · 1 Jan 2026
AFCON 2025-2026 Knockout Stage Begins
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025-2026 is starting its knockout stage.
Teams like Morocco, Egypt, and Nigeria are among the favorites.
Morocco is playing against Tanzania, and Egypt is playing against Benin.
There are eight matches in total, and the winner gets $10 million.
Some teams, like Senegal, have done really well, while others, like Sudan, have struggled but still made it to the next round.
It's going to be an exciting time for football fans!
The AFCON 2025-2026 knockout stage begins on January 1, 2025, with eight matches over four days.
Morocco, led by Achraf Hakimi, is a strong favorite against Tanzania, who advanced with two draws.
Egypt, with Mohamed Salah leading the team, will face Benin, who won their first AFCON match 25 years after debuting.
Nigeria, inspired by Victor Osimhen, will take on Mozambique, aiming to advance to the quarter-finals.
Senegal, the 2022 champions, won Group D and will face Sudan, who reached the second round without scoring a goal.
- Who
- Various national football teams including Morocco, Tanzania, Egypt, Benin, Nigeria, Mozambique, Senegal, Sudan, Mali, Tunisia, South Africa, Cameroon, Algeria, DR Congo, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
- What
- AFCON 2025-2026 knockout stage matches
- When
- Beginning on January 1, 2025
- Where
- Morocco
- Why
- To determine which nations advance to the quarter-finals
Morocco
Tanzania
Team Strength
Morocco
Morocco is a strong favorite with a high world ranking and a potent strike force.
Tanzania
Tanzania has shown resilience with two draws to advance to the knockout stage.
- Tournament
- AFCON 2025-2026
- Knockout Stage
- Begins on January 1, 2025
- Top Players
- Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen
- First Prize
- $10 million
- Morocco's Ranking
- 101 places above Tanzania
- Senegal's Performance
- Won Group D with stars like Sadio Mane
- Sudan's Performance
- Reached second round without scoring a goal
- Egypt's Performance
- Mohamed Salah led Egypt to win Group B
Sources
Gabon vs Ivory Coast, AFCON Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Africa Cup of Nations Match In India?
AFCON Results: Defending Ivory Coast Top Group F, Sudan Lose To Burkina Faso
Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen Head Star-Packed AFCON Last-16 Cast
Gabon government suspends national team, sack captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and coach after dismal AFCON showing
