How to watch Africa Cup of Nations finals online in Australia
The knockout rounds of AFCON 2019 kick off in early July, with Australian football fans able to tune in live for all fixtures. Here's your Africa Cup of Nations TV guide.
The Africa Cup of Nations started in June, but the knockout stages, starting with the round of 16, begin in July. Hosted by Egypt, this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament has already proved to be action-packed, so it's natural to be excited to find out who will be crowned as the continent's king of football. With 16 teams still in the mix, the stakes are at an all-time high.
Cameroon are the reigning champions, tasked with battling it out with Nigeria in the round of 16. Egypt and Senegal are also among the favourites to take home the title, especially with the former led by Liverpool star Mohammad Salah. They'll be facing South Africa and Uganda, respectively, in the round of 16, so fans should gear up for some riveting clashes as the Africa Cup of Nations final approaches.
This is the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Here's how you can live stream Africa Cup of Nations finals matches in Australia:
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When do the Africa Cup of Nations finals start?
The AFCON 2019 round of 16 starts on 6 July (AEST). Two matches will be scheduled daily over the course of four days. Next, the quarter-finals will take place on over 11 and 12 July, then the semi-finals on 15 July. Fans can tune in for the third place play-off on 18 July. It all comes down to the Africa Cup of Nations final, which is scheduled for 20 July at 4:45am AEST at Cairo International Stadium.
You can see the full schedule at the bottom of this article.
How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations live
In Australia, the Africa Cup of Nations is broadcast live on beIN SPORTS. Matches will air on beIN SPORTS 1 and beIN SPORTS 2. Thankfully, there are plenty of options for how to watch, with pay TV and streaming platforms both enabling fans to tune in live. Here's a rundown of all the ways in which you can watch beIN SPORTS on TV or via the Internet:
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Live stream Africa Cup of Nations with Kayo Sports
Kayo Sports lets you stream all the sports content you can handle, with match-ups available in HD both live and on demand. The platform gives you access to over 50 sports, offering all the content from Foxtel's 14 best sports channels. This includes three beIN SPORTS channels. A Basic subscription costs $25/month and supports two concurrent streams, while a Premium subscription is priced at $35/month and enables you to watch three streams at the same time.
Besides a plethora of content, Kayo Sports comes with unique features built with sports fans in mind. You can watch up to four channels at once, all on one screen with SplitView, or dive into a world of facts and figures that take you well beyond the game with the Interactive Stats mode. If you're tuning in late, use the No Spoilers setting to hide the score. Short on time? Key Moments enables you to go right to the action that matters in selected matches, while Kayo Minis lets you stream a condensed version of key games in 20 minutes or less.
Kayo Sports offers a 14-day free trial, which is long enough for you to watch the entire Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages for free. The platform is compatible with Macs/PCs, smartphones and tablets, Apple TV, Android TV, Telstra TV and Chromecast.
Note: You can also catch the final of the Copa America on 8 July through Kayo Sports.
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Live stream Africa Cup of Nations with Foxtel
If you're a Foxtel IQ subscriber, you can add on the Sport pack and then watch AFCON 2019 matches live on your TV or stream them on laptops and mobile devices with the Foxtel GO app. The app is free for all Foxtel pay TV users, but the Sport pack costs an additional $29 for the month (plus $10 for HD). The minimum total for it all is $68 for the month.
Alternatively, you can stream the AFCON 2019 action with Foxtel Now, the streaming service that enables you to watch Foxtel channels live via the Internet, as well as enjoy content on demand. To gain access to the beIN SPORTS channels you will need the Sport pack, which costs $29/month. Keep in mind that this is a Premium package, so you also need to get the basic Essentials pack to be able to access it. Essentials costs $25/month and comes with a mix of Pop and Lifestyle channels. As a result, you can stream the Africa Cup of Nations with Foxtel Now for a minimum of $54/month.
Foxtel Now offers a 10-day free trial for new customers. The platform is compatible with Macs/PCs, smartphones and tablets, the Foxtel Now Box, Sony Android TVs, Chromecast/Airplay, Telstra TV and PS4.
Note: You can also catch the final of the Copa America on 8 July through Foxtel.
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Watch Africa Cup of Nations with Fetch TV
The three beIN SPORTS channels are also available with Fetch TV as a Special Interest pack. You can add them to Fetch for an extra $19.99/month. The total price of your subscription will depend on whether you buy a Fetch box outright or get it through a broadband provider.
Live stream Africa Cup of Nations with beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Finally, you can stream the Africa Cup of Nations with beIN SPORTS CONNECT, the streaming platform available to beIN fans who aren't really interested in other sports channels. A subscription costs $19.99/month, but a free two-week trial is available for new customers. You can also get an annual subscription for $199.99. You'll be able to start watching in minutes on your computer or mobile device.
Africa Cup of Nations finals fixtures schedule
| Stage | Match number | Teams | Date | Kick-off AEST | Venue | Where to watch |
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| Round of 16 | 41 | Morocco vs Benin | 6 July | 1:45am | Al Salam Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Round of 16 | 38 | Uganda vs Senegal | 6 July | 4:45am | Cairo International Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Round of 16 | 42 | Nigeria vs Cameroon | 7 July | 1:45am | Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Round of 16 | 39 | Egypt vs South Africa | 7 July | 4:45am | Cairo International Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Round of 16 | 37 | Madagascar vs DR Congo | 8 July | 1:45am | Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Round of 16 | 40 | Algeria vs Guinea | 8 July | 4:45am | 30 June Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Round of 16 | 43 | Mali vs Ivory Coast | 9 July | 1:45am | Suez Stadium, Suez | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Round of 16 | 44 | Ghana vs Tunisia | 9 July | 4:45am | Ismailia Stadium, Ismailia | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Quarter-final | 45 | Winner match 38 vs winner match 41 | 11 July | 1:45am | 30 June Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Quarter-final | 46 | Winner match 42 vs winner match 39 | 11 July | 4:45am | Cairo International Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Quarter-final | 47 | Winner match 37 vs winner match 44 | 12 July | 1:45am | Al Salam Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Quarter-final | 48 | Winner match 43 vs winner match 40 | 12 July | 4:45am | Suez Stadium, Suez | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Semi-final | 49 | Winner match 45 vs winner match 46 | 15 July | 1:45am | 30 June Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Semi-final | 50 | Winner match 47 vs winner match 48 | 15 July | 4:45am | Cairo International Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Third place play-off | 51 | Loser match 49 vs loser match 50 | 18 July | 4:45am | Al Salam Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
| Final | 52 | Winner match 49 vs winner match 50 | 20 July | 4:45am | Cairo International Stadium, Cairo | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
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