Afcon Standings
Here's everything to know about the tournament, which kicks off on Sunday
www.cbssports.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Direct answer
- AFCON 2025 was held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with Senegal defeating Morocco 1-0 in the final after extra time to win the title. This marked Senegal’s second AFCON crown.[5][6]
Key developments and context
- Hosting and schedule: Morocco hosted AFCON 2025, with the tournament featuring group stage matches in multiple Moroccan cities and a knockout phase culminating in the final in January 2026.[3][6]
- Final and champions: The final was a closely contested match decided in extra time, with Pape Gueye scoring the decisive goal for Senegal against the hosts Morocco.[5]
- Notable performances: Senegal’s victory reinforced their status as one of Africa’s top teams, adding to the nation’s success in the 2021 edition and establishing a second title in AFCON history.[5]
Where to watch or verify
- For viewing options, schedules, and updates from broadcasters and federations, you can check ESPN’s AFCON 2025 coverage page, which compiles teams, venues, and how to watch details, updated around the tournament window.[6][9]
Illustrative snapshot
- Final: Senegal 1-0 Morocco (AET); key moment: Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal.
If you’d like, I can pull the official match-by-match results, group standings, and top scorers in a concise table, or summarize specific matches you’re interested in.
Citations:
- Senegal crowned AFCON 2025 champions after beating Morocco in final.[5]
- AFCON 2025 draw, groups, and schedule in Morocco.[3]
- ESPN AFCON 2025 overview and watch info.[9][6]