The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has advanced to the Round of 16, featuring 16 teams and prominent players like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. Notable stars such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have been eliminated as their teams did not advance. The knockout stage matches are scheduled from January 3rd, 2026, with fixtures including Senegal vs. Sudan and Mali vs. Tunisia on the opening day.