Knockout Stage Lineup Locked In as Group Stage Drama Concludes.

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 group stage is officially over, and the 16 teams advancing to the Round of 16 have been confirmed following the final matches that wrapped up the group phase, per sportblits.com

Here’s the full list of sides heading into the knockout rounds (with group placements based on qualifying results):

Teams Qualified for the AFCON 2025 Round of 16:

Group A

• Morocco
• Mali

Group B

• Egypt
• South Africa

Group C

• Nigeria
• Tunisia
• Tanzania

Group D

• Senegal
• DR Congo
• Benin

Group E

• Algeria
• Burkina Faso
• Sudan

Group F

• Cameroon
• Ivory Coast
• Mozambique

Notable storylines emerging from the group stage include Nigeria’s perfect record in Group C and Tanzania’s historic first progression to the knockout rounds, a milestone for the East African nation.

Fans can now look forward to thrilling knockout fixtures as these 16 teams prepare for the next chapter of AFCON 2025, with matches scheduled to begin in early January 2026.