The last Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that was actually completed was the 2023 edition, which was hosted by Ivory Coast and played in January–February 2024.

Quick answer

  • The most recent finished AFCON tournament: 2023 AFCON, played in early 2024 in Ivory Coast.
  • The next AFCON after that is scheduled for Morocco, December 2025–January 2026 , but that one is still upcoming as of early 2026.

A bit more context

  • The tournament is still officially called “2023 Africa Cup of Nations” , even though it was held in early 2024 due to scheduling and weather issues.
  • That Ivory Coast-hosted edition is the one people mean right now if they say “the last AFCON.”

What’s coming next

  • The next AFCON is the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco , planned to run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
  • This shift to a December–January window is meant to ease conflicts with club football and avoid harsh summer conditions in some host countries.

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