Egypt vs Côte d'Ivoire | 19:00 GMT

Egypt and Côte d'Ivoire face off today, January 10, 2026, in a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final at Stade Adrar in Agadir, Morocco. 

Match Context

• Kick-off: 19:00 GMT / 20:00 BST.
• Recent Form: Egypt advanced after a 3-1 extra-time win over Benin, while Côte d'Ivoire (the defending champions) cruised past Burkina Faso 3-0.
• Key Players: Egypt is led by Mohamed Salah, who has 3 goals this tournament. Côte d'Ivoire features Amad Diallo (3 goals) and Yan Diomande. 
  Head-to-Head History
• Egypt has historically dominated this continental rivalry:
• Overall Record: In 21–22 meetings, Egypt has 11–12 wins, Côte d'Ivoire has 6–7, and 3–4 matches have ended in draws.
• AFCON Dominance: Côte d'Ivoire hasn't beaten the Pharaohs at AFCON since 1990.
  Recent Clash: Their last AFCON meeting in 2022 saw Egypt advance on penalties.