Africa Cup of Nations 2025/26 Tips, Predictions & Match Previews
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The 2025/26 Africa Cup of Nations is live from Morocco between December 21 and January 18, with the best nations on the continent battling it out for the prestigious silverware.
It's shaping as an unmissable showpiece of African football, with the likes of host nation Morocco and defending champions Ivory Coast among the leading contenders, along with traditional powerhouses Nigeria, Egypt, Cameroon, Senegal and Tunisia.
Some of the best players in the world will be in action for their respective countries, including Mo Salah, Achraf Hakimi, Bryan Mbeumo and Nicolas Jackson.
Stay tuned to this page as our resident football experts provide their best betting tips and predictions for the AFCON, along with key match previews and live streaming information on how to watch all games online.
Best AFCON Bookmakers
All leading bookmakers in Australia will be offering odds on the AFCON.
From simple H2H games, extravagant player props and long-term Futures bets for who will win the tournament and leading goalscorer, there's something for everyone to bet on at the AFCON.
Our top five recommended bookmakers can be found below, while you can also read our review of the best betting sites in Australia in order to pick the bookie most suited to your needs.
AFCON Betting Odds
Morocco are favourites to win the 2025/26 African Cup of Nations heading into the R16 knockout pahse, ahead of Senegal and Nigeria.
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Check out the full table of winner betting odds below.
| 2025/26 AFCON Winner | Odds |
|---|---|
| Morocco | $3.00 |
| Senegal | $5.00 |
| Nigeria | $6.50 |
| Algeria | $8.00 |
| Egypt | $9.00 |
| Ivory Coast | $13 |
| Tunisia | $26 |
| Mali | $26 |
| Cameroon | $26 |
| DR Congo | $26 |
| South Africa | $41 |
| Burkina Faso | $51 |
| Mozambique | $101 |
| Benin | $151 |
| Sudan | $151 |
| Tanzania | $251 |
Odds from Betr. Correct from 16/12/25.
AFCON 2025/26 Teams & Groups
There are a total of 24 teams competing at the AFCON, split into six groups of four, which can be viewed in the table below.
| Group | Team | Team | Team | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Morocco (H) | Mali | Zambia | Comoros |
| B | Egypt | South Africa | Angola | Zimbabwe |
| C | Nigeria | Tunisia | Uganda | Tanzania |
| D | Senegal | DR Congo | Benin | Botswana |
| E | Algeria | Burkina Faso | Equatorial Guinea | Sudan |
| F | Ivory Coast | Cameroon | Gabon | Mozambique |
AFCON Live Streaming
The 2025/26 Africa Cup of Nations will be available to watch and bet online.
Leading bookmaker bet365 will broadcast all games at the AFCON on their excellent live streaming service.
In order to watch and bet on the AFCON with bet365, follow the steps below:
- Sign in or register for an account at bet365
- Click this link: bet365 > Live Streaming > AFCON
- Select the league and match you want to watch.
- Registered depositing users can now watch & bet on soccer.
Geo-restrictions apply, you'll need a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to gain access.
To use the Live Streaming service you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Note, under Australian law, Live Streaming on bet365 is exempt from Parts 3 and 4 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018.
AFCON 2025/26 Fixtures Schedule
The tournament begins with host nation Morocco facing Comoros on Sunday December 21 (Monday December 22 AEDT).
The final will be held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday 18 January (Monday January 19 AEDT).
Check out the full schedule below.
| Day/Date (AEDT) | Time (AEDT) | Game | Round | Stadium, City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 22 December | 6.00am | Morocco vs Comoros | Group A | |
| Tuesday 23 December | 1.00am | Mali vs Zambia | Group A | |
| Tuesday 23 December | 4.00am | South Africa vs Angola | Group B | |
| Tuesday 23 December | 7.00am | Egypt vs Zimbabwe | Group B | |
| Tuesday 23 December | 11.30pm | DR Congo vs Benin | Group D | |
| Wednesday 24 December | 2.00am | Senegal vs Botswana | Group D | |
| Wednesday 24 December | 4.30am | Nigeria vs Tanzania | Group C | |
| Wednesday 24 December | 7.00am | Tunisia vs Uganda | Group C | |
| Wednesday 24 December | 11.30pm | Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea | Group E | |
| Thursday 25 December | 2.00am | Algeria vs Sudan | Group E | |
| Thursday 25 December | 4.30am | Ivory Coast vs Mozambique | Group F | |
| Thursday 25 December | 7.00am | Cameroon vs Gabon | Group F | |
| Friday 26 December | 11.30pm | Angola vs Zimbabwe | Group B | |
| Saturday 27 December | 2.00am | Egypt vs South Africa | Group B | |
| Saturday 27 December | 4.30am | Zambia vs Comoros | Group A | |
| Saturday 27 December | 7.00am | Morocco vs Mali | Group A | |
| Saturday 27 December | 11.30pm | Benin vs Botswana | Group D | |
| Sunday 28 December | 2.00am | Senegal vs DR Congo | Group D | |
| Sunday 28 December | 4.30am | Uganda vs Tanzania | Group C | |
| Sunday 28 December | 7.00am | Nigeria vs Tunisia | Group C | |
| Sunday 28 December | 11.30pm | Gabon vs Mozambique | Group F | |
| Monday 29 December | 2.00am | Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan | Group F | |
| Monday 29 December | 4.30am | Algeria vs Burkina Faso | Group E | |
| Monday 29 December | 7.00am | Ivory Coast vs Cameroon | Group E | |
| Tuesday 30 December | 3.00am | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Group B | |
| Tuesday 30 December | 3.00am | Angola vs Egypt | Group B | |
| Tuesday 30 December | 6.00am | Zambia vs Morocco | Group A | |
| Tuesday 30 December | 6.00am | Comoros vs Mali | Group A | |
| Wednesday 31 December | 3.00am | Uganda vs Nigeria | Group C | |
| Wednesday 31 December | 3.00am | Tanzania vs Tunisia | Group C | |
| Wednesday 31 December | 6.00am | Benin vs Senegal | Group D | |
| Wednesday 31 December | 6.00am | Botswana vs DR Congo | Group D | |
| Thursday 1 January | 3.00am | Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria | Group E | |
| Thursday 1 January | 3.00am | Sudan vs Burkina Faso | Group E | |
| Thursday 1 January | 6.00am | Gabon vs Ivory Coast | Group F | |
| Thursday 1 January | 6.00am | Mozambique vs Cameroon | Group F | |
| Sunday January 4 | 4.30am | Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group C | Round of 16 | |
| Sunday January 4 | 6.30am | Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F | Round of 16 | |
| Monday January 5 | 4.00am | Runner-up Group B vs Runner-up Group F | Round of 16 | |
| Monday January 5 | 6.30am | Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/D/E | Round of 16 | |
| Tuesday January 6 | 4.00am | Winner Group B vs 3rd Group A/C/D | Round of 16 | |
| Tuesday January 6 | 6.30am | Winner Group C vs 3rd Group A/B/F | Round of 16 | |
| Wednesday January 7 | 4.00am | Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group E | Round of 16 | |
| Wednesday January 7 | 6.30am | Winner Group E vs Runner-up Group D | Round of 16 | |
| Saturday January 10 | 4.00am | Winner R16 2 vs Winner R16 1 | Quarter-final | |
| Saturday January 10 | 6.30am | Winner R16 4 vs Winner R16 3 | Quarter-final | |
| Sunday January 11 | 4.00am | Winner R16 5 vs Winner R16 8 | Quarter-final | |
| Sunday January 11 | 6.30am | Winner R16 7 vs Winner R16 6 | Quarter-final | |
| Thursday 15 January | 4.00am | Winner QF 1 vs Winner R16 4 | Semi-final | |
| Thursday 15 January | 6.30am | Winner QF 2 vs Winner R16 3 | Semi-final | |
| Saturday 18 January | 6.00am | Third Place Playoff | Third Place Playoff | |
| Sunday 19 January | 6.00am | Final | Final |
AFCON Betting Markets
There's ample opportunity to bet on the Africa Cup of Nations, with bookmakers providing punters with various markets.
Check out a complete list of available AFCON betting markets below.
Tournament Futures
- Outright Winner (AFCON Champion)
- To Reach the Final
- To Reach the Semi-Finals
- To Reach the Quarter-Finals
- Group Winner
- Group Qualifier
- Stage of Elimination
- Top 2 in Group
- African Player of the Tournament
- Top Goalscorer (Golden Boot)
- Team to Score the Most Goals
- Team to Concede the Fewest Goals
- Highest Scoring Group
- Lowest Scoring Group
Match Result Markets
- H2H (1X2)
- Draw No Bet
- Double Chance
- Halftime/Fulltime
- Correct Score
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- BTTS & Result Combo
- BTTS – Halves
- Team to Score First
- Team to Score Last
- Total Goals (Over/Under)
- Total Goals – Exact
- Team Total Goals
- First Half Result
- Second Half Result
- Half With Most Goals
- Winning Margin
- Race to Goals (1st to 2, 3, 4, etc.)
- Clean Sheet – Yes/No
- Team to Win to Nil
- Score/No Score Markets
Player Performance Markets (Where permitted)
- Anytime Goalscorer
- First Goalscorer
- Last Goalscorer
- Player To Score 2+ / 3+ Goals
- Player Shots / Shots on Target
- Player Assists
- Player Passes
- Player Tackles
- Player Cards (Yellow/Red)
- Player To Be Substituted
Card & Discipline Markets
- Total Match Cards
- Team Total Cards
- Player Cards
- First Card / Last Card
- Red Card in Match – Yes/No
- Card Handicap
- Team With Most Cards
Corner Markets
- Total Match Corners
- Team Corners
- Corner Handicap
- Race to Corners
- First Corner / Last Corner
- Corners – Odd/Even
Specials & Combos
- Same Game Multi (SGM)
- Match Result + Goals Total
- Match Result + BTTS
- Correct Score + Result
- Scorecast (Correct Score + Goalscorer)
- Wincast (Result + Goalscorer)
- Multis
- Group-Stage Points Totals
Group & Knockout Stage Markets
- Group Points Totals
- Group Exact Finishing Position
- Team to Win All Group Matches
- Team to Finish Bottom of Group
- Penalty Shootout Winner
- Extra-Time Result
- To Qualify (in Knockouts)
AFCON 2025/26 Stadiums
Check out all of the stadiums that will be in use throughout Morocco for the AFCON.
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Adrar Stadium | Agadir | 41,144 |
| Mohammed V Stadium | Casablanca | 45,891 |
| Fez Stadium | Fez | 35,468 |
| Marrakesh Stadium | Marrakesh | 41,245 |
| Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium | Rabat | 69,500 |
| Moulay Hassan Stadium | Rabat | 22,000 |
| Al Barid Stadium | Rabat | 18,000 |
| Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium | Rabat | 21,000 |
| Ibn Batouta Stadium | Tangier | 75,600 |
AFCON Social Media
AFCON Latest News
The official AFCON website is the best place to keep up with the latest breaking news, results, fixtures, tables, player interviews, stats and more.
AFCON History
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) stands as the continent’s most prestigious football tournament, tracing its origins back to 1957 when Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia contested the inaugural edition in Khartoum. Created under the newly formed Confederation of African Football (CAF), AFCON quickly became a symbol of post-colonial identity and sporting ambition across Africa. What began as a small, three-team competition soon expanded as more nations gained independence and joined CAF, transforming AFCON into a showcase of African pride, culture and talent.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, AFCON cemented its status on the global football landscape, introducing knockout formats, group stages, and a regular biennial schedule. The tournament became a proving ground for African footballing giants, with nations such as Egypt, Ghana, Cameroon and Nigeria establishing themselves as dominant forces. Iconic players - from Roger Milla and Abedi Pele to Nwankwo Kanu and Didier Drogba - used AFCON as a stage to elevate their careers and inspire future generations. By the 1990s, the competition's popularity soared as more African stars made their mark in major European leagues.
Today, AFCON is one of the world’s most-watched international tournaments, attracting elite players from top clubs across Europe and beyond. The modern era has seen the competition evolve both commercially and competitively, with expanded formats, advanced broadcasting, and enhanced infrastructure across host nations. Egypt remains the most successful country with a record seven titles, while recent champions such as Algeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast reflect the growing depth and parity across African football. What began as a modest regional tournament has grown into a cultural and sporting phenomenon, celebrating the passion, skill and diversity of football across the African continent.
AFCON Previous Winners
Egypt have won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times, followed by Cameroon with five.
Ivory Coast are the most-recent winners having triumphed at the 2023 edition.
You can view a full list of previous AFCON winners in the table below.
| Edition | Year | Host | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 2027 | Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 35 | 2025 | Morocco | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 34 | 2023 | Ivory Coast | Ivory Coast | 2-1 | Nigeria |
| 33 | 2021 | Cameroon | Senegal | 0-0 (4-2 p) | Egypt |
| 32 | 2019 | Egypt | Algeria | 1-0 | Senegal |
| 31 | 2017 | Gabon | Cameroon | 2-1 | Egypt |
| 30 | 2015 | Equatorial Guinea | Ivory Coast | 0-0 (9-8 p) | Ghana |
| 29 | 2013 | South Africa | Nigeria | 1-0 | Burkina Faso |
| 28 | 2012 | Gabon & Equatorial Guinea | Zambia | 0-0 (8-7 p) | Ivory Coast |
| 27 | 2010 | Angola | Egypt | 1-0 | Ghana |
| 26 | 2008 | Ghana | Egypt | 1-0 | Cameroon |
| 25 | 2006 | Egypt | Egypt | 0-0 (4-2 p) | Ivory Coast |
| 24 | 2004 | Tunisia | Tunisia | 2-1 | Morocco |
| 23 | 2002 | Mali | Cameroon | 0-0 (3-2 p) | Senegal |
| 22 | 2000 | Ghana & Nigeria | Cameroon | 2-2 (4-3 p) | Nigeria |
| 21 | 1998 | Burkina Faso | Egypt | 2-0 | South Africa |
| 20 | 1996 | South Africa | South Africa | 2-0 | Tunisia |
| 19 | 1994 | Tunisia | Nigeria | 2-1 | Zambia |
| 18 | 1992 | Senegal | Ivory Coast | 0-0 (11-10 p) | Ghana |
| 17 | 1990 | Algeria | Algeria | 1-0 | Nigeria |
| 16 | 1988 | Morocco | Cameroon | 1-0 | Nigeria |
| 15 | 1986 | Egypt | Egypt | 0-0 (5-4 p) | Cameroon |
| 14 | 1984 | Ivory Coast | Cameroon | 3-1 | Nigeria |
| 13 | 1982 | Libya | Ghana | 1-1 (7-6 p) | Libya |
| 12 | 1980 | Nigeria | Nigeria | 3-0 | Algeria |
| 11 | 1978 | Ghana | Ghana | 2-0 | Uganda |
| 10 | 1976 | Ethiopia | Morocco | round-robin | Guinea |
| 9 | 1974 | Egypt | Zaire | 2-2 (2-0 re) | Zambia |
| 8 | 1972 | Cameroon | Congo | 3-2 | Mali |
| 7 | 1970 | Sudan | Sudan | 1-0 | Ghana |
| 6 | 1968 | Ethiopia | Congo-Kinshasa | 1-0 | Ghana |
| 5 | 1965 | Tunisia | Ghana | 3-2 (aet) | Tunisia |
| 4 | 1963 | Ghana | Ghana | 3-0 | Sudan |
| 3 | 1962 | Ethiopia | Ethiopia | 4-2 (aet) | |
| 2 | 1959 | Egypt | United Arab Republic | round-robin | Sudan |
| 1 | 1957 | Sudan | Egypt | 4-0 | Ethiopia |
AFCON FAQs
When is the AFCON?
The 2025/26 edition of the AFCON will be live between December 21 and January 18.
Where is the AFCON?
The 2025/26 AFCON will be held in Morocco.
Where is the 2025/26 Africa Cup of Nations final being played?
The 2025/26 Africa Cup of Nations final being played at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Can I watch AFCON football online?
Yes, online bookmaker bet365 will be providing live streaming coverage of all games played at the 2025/26 AFCON.
