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Egypt vs Ivory Coast: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today
In arguably the standout fixture from the last eight, the record seven-time AFCON winners are up against the current holders. This means a giant is guaranteed to fall at this stage.
Aside from a goalless draw with Angola in the final group game after heavy rotation, Egypt have been perfect in Morocco so far.
However, they did require extra time in the round of 16 to overcome Benin, with Mohamed Salah finally putting the tie to bed in stoppage time.
Ivory Coast, seeking back-to-back AFCON titles, were comfortable winners against Burkina Faso on Tuesday as Manchester United winger Amad Diallo was on target once again.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Egypt vs Ivory Coast is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off tonight on Saturday January 10, 2026.
The match will take place at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco.
Where to watch Egypt vs Ivory Coast
TV channel: Every match of the 2025 AFCON tournament will be broadcast live in the UK across Channel 4’s network.
This game will be shown on E4, with coverage starting at 6.30pm GMT.
Live stream: UK viewers will be able to stream the game live online via the Channel 4 app and website, plus the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Egypt vs Ivory Coast team news
Salah is expected to start for Egypt, but it remains to be seen if the Liverpool star will be part of a two-man attack with Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush or part of a front three.
For Ivory Coast, their one injury concern is central defender Odilon Kossounou after he picked up a knock late on against Burkina Faso.
Ousmane Diomande replaced the Atalanta star that night and is on standby to start if Kossounou cannot play, likely partnering Evan Ndicka.
In form: Amad Diallo has scored three times at AFCON so far
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Egypt vs Ivory Coast prediction
Just seven places separate these two nations in the current FIFA world rankings. That is more than enough evidence to suggest this is going to be a very close game.
This could be a contest where the two teams cancel each other out, so extra time and penalties would not be a surprise. Ultimately, we think Ivory Coast have better quality in attack to emerge victorious.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Egypt and Ivory Coast have plenty of history at AFCON, meeting at the round-of-16 stage in January 2022, where the former won on penalties after they could not be separated inside 120 minutes.
Egypt vs Ivory Coast match odds
Ivory Coast to qualify: 4/7
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
