Kick-off: January 3, 2026, at 21:00.

As part of the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, the match between Mali and Tunisia will take place at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. Mali advanced to the playoffs from second place in Group A, showing a reliable and well-structured game. The team is ready to fight for a place in the quarterfinals of the continent’s most prestigious tournament. Both national sides are focused on achieving a result in this crucial knockout clash.

Mali, under the guidance of Tom Saintfiet, displayed a pragmatic style during the group stage. It finished all three matches in draws and did not suffer a single defeat. It played to a 0-0 draw with Morocco and to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo. In the final round, Mali shared the points with Zambia, 0-0. The team relies heavily on defensive discipline, but Amadou Haidara will not be available for this match.

Watch the match Mali — Tunisia online on 03.01.2026 on MEGOGO.

Tunisia finished second in its group, demonstrating a balanced and composed performance. The Carthage Eagles opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Botswana and followed it up with a goalless draw against Cape Verde. In the decisive fixture, Tunisia confidently defeated Mauritania, 2-0, thanks to two accurate finishes in the second half. Kaïs Yaâkoubi’s side controls possession effectively and is in excellent form ahead of this important encounter.

The history of meetings between these opponents is marked by intense battles and a low number of goals. At the Africa Cup of Nations, Tunisia has yet to defeat Mali in regulation time across four matches. The most recent head-to-head meeting at the tournament ended in a 1-1 draw. In World Cup qualification, Tunisia prevailed only thanks to an own goal in the first leg.

Watch the live broadcast of the match Mali — Tunisia online on 03.01.2026 on MEGOGO.