MOROCCO, Dec. 26 -- THE Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will take place between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026 in Morocco.

The 2025 edition was originally due to be a mid-year tournament, to reduce scheduling conflicts with European clubs and competitions.

The summer event was supposed to boost tourism and highlight what Morocco has to offer, before the country co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.

But it was shifted to December to make way for FIFAS expanded Club World Cup, held in the summer.

The move to a start in December rather than January will avoid conflicts with the Champions League and Europa League, which restart on 20 and 22 January respectively.

It will be the first time Afcon has been held at this tim...