How to watch and live stream AFCON 2023 soccer: Semi final schedule and results so far

Streaming service fuboTV has one of the most extensive live soccer streaming catalogues on the market at the moment, so it’s especially useful if you are interested in Africa soccer and wish to follow players around their domestic clubs and competitions, with many major stars now playing in Europe.

FuboTV’s best package for English speakers is the Pro package at $74.99 per month. It has over 170 channels available, including beIN Sports, with many sports channels showing soccer such as Fox Sports and ESPN. Alongside the Africa Cup of Nations, you’ll be able to stream the likes of Premier League soccer, games from the Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A, all of which have prominent African players within them.

FuboTV does have a cheaper alternative for Spanish-language viewers, with the Latino package also including beIN Sports, at $32.99 per month. However, there are significantly less channels, although it does include TUDN which broadcasts a lot of live soccer.

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Cord cutters Sling TV was the first app-based TV service that enabled customers to live stream their content over the internet.

Two packages are available but it doesn’t matter which one you take, you’re still going to have to add on the Soccer Pass Extra for an additional $5 per month in order to receive beIN Sports.

Both the Sling TV Blue and Orange packages cost $40 per month, or $55 per month for both combined, and they have a number of channels broadcasting sport, including ESPN (Orange), Fox Sports (Blue) and NBC (Blue), so it’s worth getting an understanding of the other soccer games they broadcast before selecting your package.

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What is Fanatiz?

Fanatiz is one of the cheapest internet streaming services for live TV on the market, stealthily knocking Sling TV out of the top spot.

The Front Row Monthly subscription is the best value, bringing you every channel in the lineup, including beIN Sports.

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The service is very trim, featuring only thirteen channels in the US. But don't let this put you off too quickly. BeIN Sports networks promise live coverage of Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana, Recopa, Argentina's Primera Division, Brasileiro A and B, Ligue 1, Peruvian, Paraguyan, Portuguese, Turkish and French leagues, and selected games from Uruguay.

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Soccer Leagues on Fanatiz

• Argentinian Professional League
• Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana
• Brasileirao Serie A and Serie B.
• Copa Diego Maradona (Argentinian 1st Division)
• Liga BetPlay (Colombian 1st Division)
• Liga Pro (Ecuadorian 1st Division)
• Ligue 1 (French 1st Division) and French Cup.
• Liga 1 (Peruvian 1st Division)
• Portuguese League
• Turkish League
• Uruguayan League
• El Salvador League
• Honduras League
• Costa Rica League
• Liga MX
• Liga Femenil

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If you’re looking for Spanish language coverage of the the tournament then you’re going to get a much cheaper deal than English coverage, however with the English packages you do also get a lot more bang for your buck in terms of channels.

At only $10 per month more than Vidgo, FuboTV will provide you with much more soccer that can be watched every single day, rather than the once every two years we see the Africa Cup of Nations, so is perhaps the best value option, but it all really depends on your budget and how much soccer you do wish to watch.

FAQs

How can I live stream AFCON 2023?

The streaming services mentioned in this guide - fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Vidgo - are available via their respective website, streaming devices including Android TV and Apple TV, mobile and tablet, as well as gaming consoles.

Is there a way to watch bein Sports channels for free?

beIN Sports HD is free of charge, but everything else under their umbrella is behind a paywall.

Many of the streaming services mentioned within this guide that carry beIN Sports channels also offer try-before-you-buy free trials.

Where can I watch beIN Sports en Español?

If you're wanting to watch beIN Sports en Español, you need to be careful with which cable provider or streaming service you get. The channel is currently available through the likes of Charter, Verizon Fios, COX and Latin American Pay TV service Claro.

What worldwide broadcasters have rights to AFCON 2023?

Sky Sports will offer coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations in the UK, while Kayo Sports are likely to broadcast all the matches in Australia.

If you're a UK or Australian citizen currently in the USA, you can access Sky Sports and Kayo Sports using a VPN service.

A VPN is also useful for subscribers to the services listed within this guide, as it also enables you to access those accounts when you are out of the country.

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Who will host AFCON 2023?

Ivory Coast will host AFCON 2023. The country was originally supposed to host the 2021 edition but the delay has been as a result of knock-on effect from 2019 tournament.

Cameroon were originally due to host AFCON 2019 but were stripped of being able to do so due to a delay in stadium construction and other necessary infrastructure.

The CAF instead gave Cameroon hosting rights in 2021, pushing Ivory Coast's turn back until 2023.

Why is AFCON 2023 being played in 2024?

AFCON 2023 was originally due to take place in Summer 2023, but was postponed until January-February 2024 in an attempt to avoid the West and Central African rain season.

Why is AFCON 2023 being played mid-season?

AFCON 2023 was originally due to be the third time that the tournament would take place in the Northern Hemisphere's summer months, avoiding conflict with the top leagues in European football.

The tournament has instead been delayed due to alleviate concerns of potential adverse weather conditions in Ivory Coast.

When does the Africa Cup of Nations take place?

The 2024 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will take place from January 13, 2024 through to February 11. It was originally scheduled for the summer of 2023, but adverse weather conditions in the Ivory Coast meant that the CAF pushed this back to the January of the following year. 

This is why it is also referred to as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

How does a team qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations?

Each nation in Africa must go through qualification rounds in the years running up to the tournament, with winners of each qualifying group and various play-off rounds then qualifying for the main tournament.

A total of 24 teams have qualified for the 2023 AFCON.

What is the AFCON format?

The AFCON is an initial group stage followed by a knock-out system that runs from the Last 16 through to the final.

There are six groups of four teams in total. The top two teams qualify automatically with a further four spaces in the knockouts available to the best performing third placed teams.

The classification for best performing is as follows: 1) Points, 2) Goal Difference, 3) Goals Scored, 4) Disciplinary Points and 5) Drawing of lots.

Which teams have qualified for AFCON 2023?

The full list of teams that have qualified for the 2023 AFCON are: Ivory Coast (qualified as host nation), Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Tunisia, Egypt, Zambia, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Mali and Guinea.

When did the Africa Cup of Nations start?

The Africa Cup of Nations began life in the 1950s, and the first tournament was hosted by Sudan. The inaugural tournament welcomed just three nations, with Egypt crowned champions. 

Which team has won the most Africa Cup of Nations tournaments?

Egypt have won the tournament on the most occasions, lifting the trophy a total of seven times, just ahead of Cameroon with five. Other successful teams in the competition include Ghana with four wins and Nigeria with three. This upcoming tournament’s hosts, Ivory Coast, have won the African Cup of Nations twice.