Summary
Nigeria will play against Benin in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria. Benin leads Group C and needs only a win or draw to qualify for the World Cup for the first time, while Nigeria must win to have a chance at qualifying. Both teams' final match will help determine their World Cup futures amid other simultaneous group matches.
Key Facts
- Nigeria and Benin are competing in the FIFA 2026 World Cup Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifiers.
- The match takes place at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, on Tuesday at 6 PM (16:00 GMT).
- Benin is currently at the top of Group C with 17 points and needs a win or draw to qualify for the World Cup.
- Nigeria needs to win to have a chance to qualify as the group winner or enter the interconfederation playoff.
- Benin can still qualify if they lose, depending on the results of other Group C matches.
- South Africa lost three points in the group standings for fielding an ineligible player, helping Benin and Nigeria.
- Nigeria's team had an emergency landing in Angola due to a cracked windshield during their flight from South Africa.
- The other Group C matches will occur simultaneously with the Nigeria vs. Benin game.
