A summary of the 16 teams that have successfully advanced to the Round of 16 in the African Cup of Nations 2025, along with the dates and times of their matches.
On 1 Jan 2026 GMT+7, the 16 teams that have advanced to the Round of 16 in the African Cup of Nations 2025 have been confirmed. Several top teams have qualified, including host nation Morocco and defending champions Ivory Coast, as well as Egypt. Here are the 16 teams that reached the Round of 16, along with their match schedules.
Morocco (host) vs Tanzania
Mali vs Tunisia
Algeria vs DR Congo
Egypt vs Benin
Senegal vs Sudan
Nigeria vs Mozambique
Ivory Coast (defending champions) vs Burkina Faso
South Africa vs Cameroon
Saturday, 3 January 2026
Senegal vs Sudan kicks off at 00:00 Thailand time
Mali vs Tunisia kicks off at 03:00 Thailand time
Sunday, 4 January 2026
Morocco (host) vs Tanzania kicks off at 00:00 Thailand time
South Africa vs Cameroon kicks off at 03:00 Thailand time
Monday, 5 January 2026
Egypt vs Benin kicks off at 00:00 Thailand time
Nigeria vs Mozambique kicks off at 03:00 Thailand time
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Algeria vs DR Congo kicks off at 00:00 Thailand time
Ivory Coast (defending champions) vs Burkina Faso kicks off at 03:00 Thailand time