Mansion Sports – Knockout stage matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations always present high tension and compelling narratives.

This time, Algeria will face DR Congo to compete for one place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The match is scheduled to take place at Moulay Hassan Stadium on Tuesday, 06 January 2026 at 17.00 local time.

Both teams delivered impressive performances during the group stage, with the Fennec Foxes finishing at the top of Group E with a one hundred percent record, while their opponents collected seven points from a possible nine.

Before the match begins, here are the recommendations from Mansion Sports regarding how to watch Algeria vs DR Congo January 2026 so that the excitement is not missed.

Condition of Both Teams Ahead of the Match

Algeria

After being disappointingly eliminated in the group stage in the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria arrive in Morocco with a mission of redemption despite being ranked as the third-highest team on the African continent.

A 3-0 victory over Sudan in the opening match marked a perfect start for Vladimir Petkovic’s side, which was then followed by wins over Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea.

As one of two teams to win all three group matches alongside Nigeria, the Desert Warriors also recorded the joint-highest number of goals scored with eight goals, while conceding the fewest, with only one goal allowed.

Algeria’s solidity on both sides of the pitch can be a decisive factor in their attempt to reach the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage for the second time since 2010, and the first time since their championship run in 2019.

Having consistently scored the opening goal in their last six matches, Algeria will once again require a fast start on Tuesday as they seek to maintain a five-match unbeaten record against DR Congo in all competitions, although the last three meetings were friendly matches.

Rayan Ait-Nouri was withdrawn midway through Algeria’s final group-stage match, and the Manchester City player is highly likely to miss Tuesday’s round of sixteen fixture.

While Ait-Nouri’s availability remains uncertain, Jaouen Hadjam is confirmed to be absent due to an ankle injury sustained against Burkina Faso.

Meanwhile, Riyad Mahrez has scored three goals and is currently just one goal behind Brahim Diaz in the race for the Golden Boot, while Ibrahim Maza is also in contention with two goals.

DR Congo

After putting Africa on alert through their performances in the World Cup qualifiers, where they require just one more victory to secure a place in North America this year, DR Congo have also shown strong form in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

Victories over Benin and Botswana, combined with a 1-1 draw against Senegal, saw Sébastien Desabre’s side finish second in Group D behind Senegal on goal difference, setting up a meeting with Algeria on Tuesday.

Les Leopards are currently unbeaten in eight matches, with seven of those games producing fewer than three goals, and the 3-0 victory over Botswana standing as the sole exception.

This record underlines DR Congo’s ability to perform effectively in low-scoring matches, largely supported by a solid defensive line that has conceded only two goals during that period.

However, like Algeria, DR Congo also have a tendency to score first, having done so in nine of their last ten matches across all competitions.

For Les Leopards, Arthur Masuaku will undergo a fitness assessment to determine his readiness after missing the victory over Botswana due to injury.

If Masuaku is deemed not fit enough to play, Joris Kayembe is expected to be entrusted once again as the starting left-back for the second consecutive match.

How to Watch Algeria vs DR Congo January 2026

For viewers who wish to watch and are looking for how to watch Algeria vs DR Congo January 2026, availability depends on the viewer’s country of residence. This match can be watched on platforms such as:

• beIN Sports
• Fubo
• Channel 4
• Super Sport

With the quality of performances shown by both teams since the group stage, this match is predicted to be closely contested and tactically intense.

Make sure the schedule and viewing platform are known in advance in order not to miss important moments from this decisive match on the road to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.