Kick-off: January 6, 2026, at 21:00.

In the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, a clash between Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso will take place at Marrakech Stadium. These opponents know each other very well, as the history of their head-to-head meetings includes twenty-one matches. The upcoming game in the first round of the knockout stage will be a significant occasion for both sides. Each team will aim to showcase its best tactical preparations in order to continue the fight for the prestigious continental trophy.

Côte d’Ivoire came through the group stage of the current tournament with maximum confidence. It began its campaign with a narrow 1–0 win over Mozambique, followed by a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Cameroon. In the final round of the group stage, it defeated Gabon in a high-scoring match, 2–3. Côte d’Ivoire finished level on points with Cameroon, but thanks to superior tiebreakers, it managed to secure first place in Group F.

Watch the Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso match online on MEGOGO on 06.01.2026.

Burkina Faso has also shown consistent performances and rightfully advanced to the Round of 16. It started with an important 2–1 victory over Equatorial Guinea, then suffered a narrow 0–1 defeat to Algeria, and in the decisive final group match it beat Sudan, 0–2. As a result, under Brama Traore, it finished second in its group. Burkina Faso has established itself as a solid and disciplined opponent, capable of posing a serious challenge to even the most renowned national teams on the continent in the battle for a place in the next round.

Watch the live broadcast of the Côte d’Ivoire — Burkina Faso match online on MEGOGO on 06.01.2026.