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this African Cup of Nations The semi-finals are nearing their climax and will bring drama, with each game available to watch across the UK Channel 4.
The broadcaster has secured exclusive rights to the 24-team tournament and will show every game on Channel 4, E4 or 4Seven or online on Channel 4’s streaming service.
The host Morocco is also a favorite in this tournament, but the prospects for the African Cup of Nations are still broad, with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt all harboring realistic ambitions to win the championship.
Here’s how you can participate in every match in the knockout stages:
How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations
semifinals
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Senegal vs Egypt | 5:00 PM | Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier, Morocco – E4, or live online via Channel 4
Nigeria vs Morocco | 8:00pm | Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco – E4, or live online via Channel 4
Competition for third place
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Semi-final 1 Losers v Semi-final 2 Losers | 4:00 PM | Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca, Morocco – E4, or live online via Channel 4
final
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Semi-final 1 Winner v Semi-final 2 Winner | 7:00pm | Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco – E4, or live online via Channel 4
key dates
The knockout phase begins on Saturday 3 January. The final will take place on Sunday, January 18, at the Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium in Rabat.