The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, held in Morocco, continues amidst great excitement and numerous surprises witnessed in the group stage, which reaffirmed the strong competitive nature of the continental championship.
With the knockout stage approaching, the competition intensifies in the round of 16, where there is no room for error, and the qualified teams strive to continue their journey towards the African title.
Teams that qualified for the round of 16
Several major teams have secured their places in the round of 16, most notably: (Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Mali, South Africa).
Waiting for the remaining seats to be filled according to the system of the best third-place finishers.
Channels broadcasting the Round of 16 matches
beIN Sports holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Round of 16 matches being broadcast on beIN Max 1, beIN Max 2, and beIN Max 3.
The round of 16 matches will begin on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and conclude on Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026.
Schedule of matches for the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Saturday, January 3, 2026
The winner of Group D vs. the third-placed team in Group B, E, or F
17:00 Morocco time, 19:00 Saudi Arabia time – Tangier Stadium.
Mali vs. Runner-up of Group C
8:00 PM Moroccan time, 10:00 PM Saudi time – Mohammed V Complex
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Morocco vs. third place in Group C, D, or E
17:00 Morocco, 19:00 Saudi Arabia – Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
South Africa vs. runner-up of Group F
20:00 Morocco, 22:00 Saudi Arabia – Al Madinah Stadium
Monday, January 5, 2026
Egypt vs. third place in Group A, C, or D
17:00 Morocco, 19:00 Saudi Arabia – Adrar Stadium
Nigeria vs. third place in Group A, B, or F
20:00 Morocco, 22:00 Saudi Arabia – Fes Sports Complex
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Algeria vs. runner-up of Group D
17:00 Morocco, 19:00 Saudi Arabia – Moulay Hassan Stadium
Group F winner vs. Group E runner-up
20:00 Morocco, 22:00 Saudi Arabia – Marrakech Stadium.
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