AFCON 2025 Round of 16 Schedule: Live Streaming Details, Full Fixtures, Timings & How to Watch

TANGIER, Morocco, January 2, 2026 — Today marks the start of the crucial knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with 16 teams vying for the continental football championship in the Round of 16.Senegal vs.Sudan at the Ibn Batouta Stadium is the first of several high-stakes games among Africa's best players.

Which teams have qualified for the AFCON 2025 Round of 16?

The 16 teams advancing from the group stage are Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Tunisia, DR Congo, Benin, Mali, and Tanzania. Stars like Mohamed Salah (Egypt) and Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) are still there, while notable players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon) and Patson Daka (Zambia) were eliminated.

What is the full AFCON 2025 Round of 16 schedule?

The knockout matches run from January 3 to January 6, 2026, across Moroccan stadiums. The complete fixture list is:

• Jan 3: Senegal vs Sudan (17:00, Tangier); Mali vs Tunisia (20:00, Casablanca).
• Jan 4: Morocco vs Tanzania (17:00, Rabat); South Africa vs Cameroon (20:00, Rabat).
• Jan 5: Egypt vs Benin (17:00, Agadir); Nigeria vs Mozambique (20:00, Fez).
• Jan 6: Algeria vs DR Congo (17:00, Rabat); Côte d'Ivoire vs Burkina Faso (20:00, Marrakesh).

What are the key storylines for the knockout matches?

The round features historic clashes and compelling narratives. Host nation Morocco faces Tanzania, who are in the knockouts for the first time in 45 years. Sudan, in their first knockout appearance since 2012, meets Senegal without scoring a group-stage goal. Defending champions Côte d'Ivoire play West African rivals Burkina Faso, while in-form Nigeria takes on debutants Mozambique.

Where can viewers watch and stream AFCON 2025 Round of 16 matches?

In India, there will be no live telecast of the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 matches on television. Live streaming will be available exclusively on the FanCode app and website. Matches are scheduled for 9:30 PM IST and 12:30 AM IST.

FAQs:

Q: What time do the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 matches start in Indian Standard Time (IST)?

A: Matches are scheduled for 9:30 PM IST and 12:30 AM IST on their respective days.

Q: Which major players are missing the Round of 16 due to suspension?

A: Senegal will be without defender Kalidou Koulibaly, and Mali will miss midfielder Amadou Haidara, both suspended for their teams' opening knockout matches.

Q: Who are the favorites in the Egypt vs Benin match?

A: Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah and undefeated in the group stage, are heavy favorites. Benin has never defeated Egypt in their previous encounters.