The next Africa Cup of Nations might start in mid-December to accommodate the Club World Cup and new Champions League format, but won't be held every four years.
Confederation of African Football denied claims of moving the tournament to January 2026 to avoid clashing with the Club World Cup in the USA.
Morocco's organizing committee is pushing for a mid-December start for Afcon, potentially clashing with the Premier League festive schedule.
The addition of two extra match days in January for the expanded Champions League poses more challenges for scheduling the Africa Cup of Nations.
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