Egypt vs Benin
Competition – African Cup of Nations
Stadium: Le Grand Stade Agadir
Date: 5th January 2026
Kick-off time – 16:00 GMT
Egypt face Benin at Le Grand Stade Agadir on Monday afternoon in what promises to be a compelling African Cup of Nations round of 16 encounter between two sides arriving in contrasting form. The Pharaohs come into this fixture unbeaten in their last five matches, having drawn 0-0 away at Angola in their most recent outing. Prior to that, they secured a 1-0 home victory over South Africa in AFCON action. Earlier in this sequence, Egypt won 2-1 at home to Zimbabwe in the tournament, defeated Nigeria 2-1 at home in a friendly, and drew 1-1 at home with Cape Verde in another friendly. This impressive run demonstrates Egypt’s defensive resilience and ability to secure results, though the draw against Angola suggests they can be held by well-organized opposition.
Benin, in stark contrast, arrive in dismal form, having suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Senegal in their most recent match. In their previous outing, they managed a 1-0 home win over Botswana in AFCON action, which remains their only victory in the last five fixtures. Earlier results include a 1-0 defeat away at Congo DR in the tournament, a 3-0 loss away at Burkina Faso in a friendly, and a heavy 4-0 defeat away at Nigeria in World Cup qualifying. This run of four losses from five matches highlights significant defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of attacking potency, particularly in away fixtures where they have been comprehensively beaten.
The head-to-head record overwhelmingly favours Egypt, who have won three of the four previous meetings with one draw. Egypt secured a 2-0 home victory in January 2010 during the Africa Cup of Nations, a 5-1 home triumph in November 2008 in a friendly, and a 4-1 home win in September 2005 in World Cup qualifying. The only blemish was a 3-3 draw when Benin hosted Egypt in July 2004 during World Cup qualifying.
This fixture carries significant implications for both teams in the context of the Africa Cup of Nations. For Egypt, continuing their unbeaten run and securing maximum points is essential to maintain momentum and establish themselves as serious contenders for the tournament. Their recent defensive solidity, combined with their historical dominance over Benin, positions them as overwhelming favourites. For Benin, this match represents an opportunity to upset the form book and reignite their tournament hopes. However, their recent defensive struggles and poor away record suggest they will need a vastly improved performance to trouble the Pharaohs.
Fans in Great Britain and Ireland can watch this fixture on 4seven, with kick-off at 16:00 GMT. US viewers can tune in via Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT, while Canadian supporters can stream on beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, and Fanatiz Canada. In France, the match is available on beIN Sports 1.
Egypt – Last Five Games:
| Result |
Home Team |
Score |
Away Team |
Competition |
Date |
| 🤝 |
Angola |
0-0 |
Egypt |
Africa Cup of Nations |
Dec 29, 2025 |
| ✅ |
Egypt |
1-0 |
South Africa |
Africa Cup of Nations |
Dec 26, 2025 |
| ✅ |
Egypt |
2-1 |
Zimbabwe |
Africa Cup of Nations |
Dec 22, 2025 |
| ✅ |
Egypt |
2-1 |
Nigeria |
International Friendly |
Dec 16, 2025 |
| ✅ |
Egypt |
1-1 |
Cape Verde |
International Friendly |
Nov 17, 2025 |
Benin – Last Five Games:
| Result |
Home Team |
Score |
Away Team |
Competition |
Date |
| ❌ |
Benin |
0-3 |
Senegal |
Africa Cup of Nations |
Dec 30, 2025 |
| ✅ |
Benin |
1-0 |
Botswana |
Africa Cup of Nations |
Dec 27, 2025 |
| ❌ |
Congo DR |
1-0 |
Benin |
Africa Cup of Nations |
Dec 23, 2025 |
| ❌ |
Burkina Faso |
3-0 |
Benin |
International Friendly |
Nov 18, 2025 |
| ❌ |
Nigeria |
4-0 |
Benin |
World Cup Qualifying – CAF |
Oct 14, 2025 |
Head-to-Head Record:
| Home Team |
Score |
Away Team |
Competition |
Date |
| Egypt |
2-0 |
Benin |
Africa Cup of Nations |
Jan 20, 2010 |
| Egypt |
5-1 |
Benin |
International Friendly |
Nov 19, 2008 |
| Egypt |
4-1 |
Benin |
World Cup Qualifying – CAF |
Sep 4, 2005 |
| Benin |
3-3 |
Egypt |
World Cup Qualifying – CAF |
Jul 4, 2004 |
TV Listings / Streaming:
| Country |
Broadcaster |
| Great Britain |
4seven |
| Ireland Republic |
4seven |
| USA |
Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT |
| Canada |
beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada |
| France |
beIN Sports 1 |
| Germany |
DAZN Germany, Sportdigital FUSSBALL |
| Portugal |
Sport TV2 |
| Spain |
Movistar Liga de Campeones, Movistar Plus+ |
| Australia |
beIN SPORTS 3, beIN Sports Connect |
| Netherlands |
Ziggo Sport |