AFCON 2025 in Morocco shapes up as a wide‑open tournament where holders Ivory Coast arrive with a target on their backs and a cluster of heavyweights – Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria and Cameroon – all capable of dethroning them. The quality of squads, the depth of tactical ideas and the tournament’s expanded 24‑team format mean the question is no longer “Can anyone stop Ivory Coast?” but “Who will be brave enough to seize the moment when it comes?” Setting the stage in Morocco AFCON 2025 runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, with 24 teams competing across six Moroccan cities and nine stadiums. The tournament keeps the now‑familiar structure of six groups of four, with the top two and the four best third‑placed teams reaching the round of 16, which often produces chaotic, upset‑filled knockout brackets. The hosts Morocco headline Group A with Mali, Zambia and Comoros, while Ivory Coast are drawn into a star‑studded Group F with Cameroon, Gabon and Mozambique, ensu...
Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 on Wednesday, securing a spot in the Copa América 2024.
This is what we created from the action.
Colombian dark horses are no more.
Néstor Lorenzo's crew have refined their recipe and show no signs of slowing down.
Colombia were brave throughout the match against a strong Uruguay team that carried the always-heavy favourites tag into the tournament, despite being a man down for the entire second half.
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Los Cafeteros will defend their 28-game winning streak against Argentina in the 2024 Copa América final.
This is their first final in 23 years.
Their success is partly down to James Rodriguez, who has turned the Copa América into his personal stage to showcase his talents. With his help, other talents have evolved to shine and produce when it counts the most.
Colombia is presently in their third Copa América final, having last won the competition in 2001. Daniel Muñoz's absence in defense will be a significant loss, but the club has demonstrated exceptional teamwork.
A night to forget for Núñez.
The Liverpool star demonstrated his ability to strike the ball wonderfully and with blistering power, but none of his three first-half tries found the net.
Unfortunately for him, none of his attacking partners, including Federico Valverde, Facundo Pellistri, or Luis Suárez, could motivate him to provide a spectacular performance.
Following the game, Núñez was caught striking Colombian fans in the stands, escalating the situation.
The scene will almost certainly frustrate both manager Marcelo Bielsa and Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
The scene will almost certainly frustrate both manager Marcelo Bielsa and Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
International football reigns supreme.
A semi-final featuring two South American heavyweights with lethal attacks, midfield wizards, and dominant defensive lines that pull out all the stops.
In truth, the presentation on exhibit was worthy of a final. It was an electrifying start from the off, with both teams hustling and opportunities keeping supporters on the edge of their seats.
Uruguay 0-1 Colombia (FT)
Long live James Rodríguez's left foot
Long live defending a lead with 10 men
Long live Colombia's unbeaten streak
Long live Copa nights.
Goalkeepers Sergio Rochet and Camilo Vargas were kept on their toes, occasionally pushing last-ditch efforts against the woodwork as emotion spilled out onto every inch of the pitch. A red card for an elbow to the breast added to the excitement before the subsequent mob scenes.
Another great example of how international football reigns supreme. Bring on Sunday's finale!
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