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Mali vs Tunisia Lineups, Live Streaming, How & Where to Watch AFCON 2026 on TV
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Mali will take on Tunisia this Saturday, Jan. 3, at 11:00 a.m. PT, 2:00 p.m. ET, at Stade Mohammed V, for the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The group stage has finally come to an end, and AFCON has now entered the knockout stage. Mali finished second in Group A with three points after three matches, with a record of three draws.

For its part, Tunisia finished in second place in Group C with four points after three games, and a record of one win, one draw, and one loss.

Yves Bissouma's national team arrives in good spirits for this match, having tied its last group stage game 0-0 against Comoros on Dec. 29. On the other hand, Tunisia also tied with Tanzania (1-1) on Dec. 30.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, as well as predicted lineups.

Tunisia's Ismael Gharbi celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the match during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match between Tanzania and Tunisia at Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium on December 30, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.Photo by Torbjorn Tande/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images

Where to Watch Mali vs Tunisia

The Mali vs Tunisia match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through beIN SPORTS.

In Canada, it will also be available through fuboTV, while in the UK, it will be available on 4seven.

Country TV Channel / Streaming

United States

Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT

United Kingdom

4seven

Canada

beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada

Predicted Lineups for Mali and Tunisia

Mali

  • Goalkeeper: Diarra.
  • Defenders: W. Coulibaly, Diaby, O. Camara, Gassama.
  • Midfielders: Dieng, Doumbia, L. Coulibaly, Sangare, Bissouma.
  • Forwards: Sinayoko.

Tunisia

  • Goalkeeper: Dahmen.
  • Defenders: Abdi, Talbi, Bronn, Valery.
  • Midfielders: Skhiri, Gharbi, Mejbri.
  • Forwards: Achouri, Tounekti, Mastouri.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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