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Morocco vs Mali Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Dec 26, 2025 12:00 PM ET

Morocco faces Mali this Friday, Dec. 26, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, at 12:00 p.m. PT, 3:00 p.m. ET, on matchday two of the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Moroccans are in first place in Group A with three points after the first matchday. Mali's team, for its part, is in third place with one point, the same as Zambia, which is in second place.

While Morocco won its first match 2-0 against Comoros, Mali drew 1-1 against Zambia.

Although it is not confirmed, this match could be the debut of PSG superstar Achraf Hakimi, as he did not participate in the first matchday due to lingering problems from a recent injury.

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

Mali's forward #17 Lassine Sinayoko (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Mali's midfielder #19 Kamory Doumbia (L) and Mali's midfielder #20 Mamadou Sangare (R) during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A football match between Mali and Zambia at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on December 22, 2025.Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP via Getty Images)

Where to Watch Morocco vs Mali

The Morocco vs Mali 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 Channel 4.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
United Kingdom	Channel 4, 4seven
Canada	beIN SPORTS en Espanol, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada