Morocco To Host Next AFCON 2025, May Conflict With FIFA World Cup

 


Morocco is set to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025, marking its second time as the host country, the first being in 1988. Originally planned for June and July, the dates for the 2025 AFCON are now uncertain due to a possible clash with the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled to take place in the United States during the same period.

The tournament will span across six cities in Morocco: Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakesh, and Fez. These locations are currently undergoing capacity expansions in preparation for the event and also in anticipation of Morocco co-hosting the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain.

As of February 2024, Morocco has secured its place in the 2025 AFCON as the host nation. The qualification process for the remaining 23 teams is slated to commence later in 2024, concluding in November of the same year. Teams with lower rankings will engage in a preliminary round before the main group stage kicks off in September.

Egypt stands as the most successful nation in AFCON history, clinching the title seven times, including the inaugural tournament in 1957. Six other nations have won the trophy more than once, totaling 15 different winners.

The 2023 AFCON, held in the Ivory Coast, was widely regarded as one of the most thrilling editions in recent years. Ivory Coast emerged as champions, defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final, with striker Sebastien Haller, who had returned to football after a cancer diagnosis, scoring the decisive goal.

The upcoming AFCON in 2025 is eagerly anticipated, with Morocco as the host nation and the potential for top-quality football from participating teams. However, the exact dates of the tournament remain unconfirmed pending discussions with FIFA to resolve the scheduling conflict with the FIFA Club World Cup.


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