Can Riyad Mahrez Lead Algeria to Quarter-Finals? Where to Watch Algeria vs DR Congo Live

Fans are up for another banger fixture as Algeria faces DR Congo, the surprise entrants, in the knock-out stages of the ongoing African tournament. Many football fans from the African continent and around the world find it hard to catch the live action of the AFCON matches. To make things easier, we’ve put everything in one place. From where to watch Algeria vs DR Congo live coverage to kick-off timings, as well as the officials for this game, we've covered it all for the football enthusiasts.

The Algerian football players will be keen to continue their superiority when they face DR Congo, who are surviving on a stroke of luck in the tournament, somehow. Algeria enters the knockout stage after topping their group, while remaining unbeaten. Meanwhile, the DR Congo national football team are also remains unbeaten, finishing strong with a 3-0 win over Botswana, setting up a high-stakes knockout battle where victory advances either side for further qualification.

The Al Ahli winger Riyad Mahrez leads Algeria with three AFCON 2025 goals with an xG of 1.44. If he scores against DR Congo, it will make him the second player to score four goals in a single Africa Cup of Nations edition, alongside Djamel Menad. Ibrahim Maza and Anij Hads Moussa remain key players for Algeria. Meanwhile, the DR Congo national football team relies on Cedric Bakambu and Gael Kakuta, who scored a brace and gave an assist against the Botswana national football team.

Where to Watch Algeria vs DR Congo?

From London to Uganda, fans across the globe are wondering where to watch Algeria vs DR Congo match live, so in this section, we'll share the platforms that hold the rights for the Algeria vs DR Congo live stream. Also, if you are among those fans who is still searching for what Channel is Algeria on today, then don't worry, as the table has got your back.

Algeria vs DR Congo Match Information

Get all the essential details for the Algeria vs DR Congo live match, including the venue, kick-off timings, and match referees who are set to officiate this high-stakes fixture.

• Match Info: AFCON 2025-26 (Round of 16)
• VAR: Mahmoud Achour
• Venue: Stade Prince Moulay Hassan
• Referee: Mohamed Maarouf
• Time: 9:30 PM IST (6th January) / 16:00 PM GMT (6th January)

Algeria vs DR Congo: Kick-Off Timings

We've compiled a table across various time zones with the Algeria vs DR Congo match time to make things easier for the football fans, as the fans might be wondering what time is Algeria match today.