Tuesday’s Global Football Lineup: Africa to Asia and Back—Watch Guide for December 23, 2025
22 December 2025
Football fans around the world are gearing up for a packed Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with a lineup that spans continents and competitions. From North Africa to the Gulf and the English stage, the day promises big moments, late drama, and more banners waving than a stadium souvenir shop during July. Tunisia opens their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Uganda, sparking expectations of a bold start for the competing teams and their devoted fans. Meanwhile, elite clubs in Asia clash as the AFC Champions League Elite brings two heavyweights into a tight battle, and domestic cups heat up in Europe as well.
Arsenal square off with Crystal Palace in a quarterfinal of the English League Cup, a fixture that could set the tone for their season and provide a perfect test before a potential Wembley run. Across the continent, fans will also be tracking Gulf-region bragging rights as teams hustle through their schedules, with international broadcasters lining up to carry every key moment to living rooms and phones alike. This guide from Kooora lays out where to watch, who will be calling the action, and what to expect from the day’s marquee matches.
What channels are broadcasting today's matches?
BeIN SPORTS remains the main home for the English League Cup and AFCON fixtures, with the TOD TV app serving as the streaming option for fans who want to watch on the go. For the Italian Super Cup, Eight is the exclusive app partner delivering the action to Saudi audiences and other markets.
Globally, fans can use Nord VPN to access official streams from anywhere in the world if regional restrictions pop up. The day’s coverage is also complemented by a network of regional feeds from Kooora’s partner channels, ensuring viewers don’t miss a kickoff, wherever they are.
Today's fixtures highlights
In Africa, Tunisia’s opener against Uganda sets the tone for AFCON 2025, a matchup that could shape the group stage and the dreams of both teams’ supporters. In Asia, the Elite division features a heavyweight duel between a traditional powerhouse and a rising contender, while in Europe the English League Cup quarterfinals bring Arsenal versus Crystal Palace into focus for a late Tuesday kickoff.
On the Gulf front, clubs from Saudi Arabia and the UAE continue their busy schedules, with regional channels offering live coverage through various feeds. Across the schedule, beIN SPORTS, Kass, and other partners provide multiple feed options so fans can follow the action without juggling too many remotes. If you can’t find a channel locally, the recommended apps and VPN alternatives help you stay in the loop—legally, of course.
In addition to the marquee ties, the day includes a raft of other domestic and continental games with commentary from noted analysts and hosts. The guide also points readers to a complete schedule link if they want every single fixture; for most fans, the headline matches and the channel list are enough to grab a seat on the sofa and a snack, preferably within reach of a loud cheer. And yes, the clock at your place is counting down—so grab the remote, enjoy the show, and try not to spill your drink on the new shirt.
Punchline: If football were a sniper, it would be silently decisive—one perfect touch and the target is the back of the net.
Punchline: My fantasy team tried to hire a coach; turns out reality already runs the 90 minutes and somehow still forgot to collect my points.
