A historic audience was recorded on M6 this Sunday, January 18, 2026 during the free-to-air broadcast of the Africa Cup of Nations final. The match between Senegal and Morocco allowed the channel to rise to the rank of second best audience of the evening on French territory.
Despite Senegal’s victory in the final, Morocco has drawn a positive strategic and institutional assessment of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Beyond the sporting result, the Kingdom has exploited this event to assert its organizational capacity and maturity on the international stage.
The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has congratulated the Senegalese national team for their African Cup of Nations title won against Morocco 1-0 in Rabat, while criticizing the behavior of certain Senegalese supporters, players and staff members who left the field after a penalty was awarded in the 95th minute.
As Morocco awaited a title after half a century, the final of the African Cup of Nations took a dramatic sporting turn. Facing an imperturbable Edouard Mendy, star striker Brahim Díaz attempted a technical gesture that is now the subject of widespread criticism.
Walid Regragui spoke out following Morocco’s defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. Despite the disappointment, the national team coach stated that the Atlas Lions would come back stronger in future competitions. He notably highlighted the impact of decisive details in this defeat conceded during extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium.
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the members of the national football team, finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025). The Sovereign has praised the distinguished performance of the players and the various staff for this honorable continental achievement.
The Senegalese national team was crowned champion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations this Sunday, January 18, 2026, after defeating Morocco 1-0. At the end of an intense final played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat, the Teranga Lions forced the decision during extra time. This success allows the Senegalese selection to confirm its continental hegemony, depriving the host country of a second historic title in front of its audience.
The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) provided a formal denial, this Sunday, January 18, to the rumors of mistreatment targeting the Algerian national Raouf Belkassmi incarcerated in Rabat. This clarification responds to a video circulated on social networks denouncing the abuse allegedly inflicted on the detainee within the institution.
The Egyptian singer Mohamed Ramadan has announced his withdrawal from the closing ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, scheduled for this Sunday, January 18. This decision follows the strong tensions caused by the statements of the Egyptian coach, Hossam Hassan, whose criticism of the host country has triggered a crisis that goes beyond the strictly sporting framework.
The Moroccan national team faces Senegal this Sunday, January 18 at 8:00 PM at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Although the tournament is taking place on its soil, the Moroccan selection is administratively considered as the away team for this match and should, as such, wear its white kit.
Spectators present at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex will have to prepare for a particularly cool evening this Sunday, January 18. Weather forecasts confirm a continuous drop in temperatures and very humid air for this continental clash.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially responded to the criticisms made by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) regarding the organization of the final against Morocco . The continental body assures that it has applied a uniform treatment to all the selections and rejects any breach of the security, accommodation or sporting fairness protocols.