A African Cup of Nations (CAN)which will be based in Morocco and starts this Sunday (21), until January 18, 2026, promises to stop the continent and attract eyes from around the world to stars like Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mané.
But where can the Brazilian public watch the African Cup of Nations games? Will it be shown on open TV? Sporting News shows.
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Where to watch the African Cup of Nations?
To follow the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025/2026, which takes place in Morocco between December 21, 2025 and January 18, 2026Brazilian fans will have several exclusive transmission options through Bandeirantes Group.
A Band holds the official rights and will offer multiplatform coverage: on free-to-air TV, the broadcaster will show around 15 main games, including the opening match between Morocco and Comoros and the grand final. For those who have pay TV, the channel Band Sports will broadcast most of the competition’s 52 matches.
In addition, there will be complete and free digital transmission throughout Brazil through the application Bandplayfrom the official website Band.com.br and the channel Esporte na Band on YouTubewhere it will be possible to watch all the clashes live.
Greatest champions
Egypt is the biggest champion, with 7 cups under its belt. The last champion, from the 2023 edition, was Côte d’Ivoire, who beat Nigeria in the final.
Check out all the champions of the African Cup of Nations:
- Egypt – 7 titles (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008 and 2010)
- Cameroon – 5 titles (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017)
- Ghana – 4 titles (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017)
- Ivory Coast – 3 titles (1992, 2015 and 2023)
- Nigeria – 3 titles (1980, 1994 and 2013)
- Algeria – 2 titles (1990 and 2019)
- Democratic Republic of Congo – 2 titles (1968 and 1974)
- Zambia – 1 title (2012)
- Tunisia – 1 title (2004)
- Sudan – 1 title (1970)
- Senegal – 1 title (2021)
- Ethiopia – 1 title (1962)
- Morocco – 1 title (1976)
- South Africa – 1 title (1996)
- Congo – 1 title (1972)
