AFCON 2025: Tunisia vs Mali — Your Complete Watch Guide for the Knockout clash
2 January 2026
The Tunisian national team faces a tough test on Saturday as they meet Mali at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, in the AFCON 2025 knockout round of 16. Mali earned their spot with three draws in the group phase, while Tunisia advanced with four points after a win over Uganda, a draw with Tanzania, and a defeat to Nigeria.
Broadcast channels for Tunisia vs Mali
BeIN Sports holds the rights for AFCON 2025 in HD. The Tunisia versus Mali match will be shown on beIN Sports MAX 1 HD with Arabic commentary.
Watch online
Fans can stream the match via TOD or beIN Connect. For viewers outside the region a NordVPN option is sometimes suggested in partner sections to access streams.
Commentator
BeIN has assigned the veteran commentator Essam Al Shawali to call the Tunisia vs Mali match.
Date, venue and kickoff
The match is set for Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca. Kickoff is at 20:00 local time, with regional times of 20:00 for Morocco and Tunisia, 21:00 for Egypt, and 22:00 for Saudi Arabia.
Match outlook
Tunisia will aim to advance to the quarterfinals and continue their campaign toward lifting the trophy, while Mali seek another upset as they push to extend their continental run.
In the knockout round, the winner will face the victor of the Senegal vs Sudan clash in the next stage.
BeIN and Kooora provide ongoing coverage and analysis, helping fans follow every pass and tackle as the action unfolds.
Punchline time: If this match were a weapon, it would be a carefully aimed insult to boredom. Punchline two: may your screen be as fast as a winger sprinting through a tired defense, and may your snacks never run out during extra time.
