How to watch today's Egypt vs Benin Africa Cup of Nations game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Seven-time champions Egypt face Benin in a decisive Africa Cup of Nations knockout encounter, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. The exciting Round of 16 clash between the Pharaohs and the Cheetahs is set to take place at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir today.

While Egypt enter the tie as clear favourites based on pedigree and squad quality, Benin arrive with belief, resilience, and little to lose. The Pharaohs, one of Africa’s most successful nations, topped Group B undefeated — earning wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa and drawing with Angola.

That performance set them up as one of the favourites heading into the knockout stage, and they will look to make light work of their next opponents, Benin. Their performances may not always have been spectacular, but they were efficient — a hallmark of successful AFCON sides in recent years. Mohamed Salah remains the focal point of Egypt’s attack. His pace, movement, and finishing ability make him the primary threat, particularly in tight knockout matches where moments decide outcomes.

Benin, meanwhile, qualified as one of the best third-placed sides from Group D, despite tough results against Senegal and DR Congo. Their qualification included a historic 1–0 win over Botswana — their first 90-minute victory at an AFCON finals, and enter this match as underdogs but with confidence.

They may have struggled to score in their group games, pointing to offensive limitations, but all that can be fixed in the all-important knockout stages. They will keep relying heavily on standout attackers like Steve Mounié and Junior Olaitan, as they look to cause what would be a massive upset.

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Egypt vs Benin kick-off time

Africa Cup of Nations - Final Stage

Stade Adrar

Today's game between Egypt and Benin will kick-off at 11 am ET and 4 pm GMT.

Team news & squads

Egypt vs Benin lineups

Egypt

3-5-2

Formation

4-4-1-1

BEN

23

M. El Shenawy

5

R. Rabia

14

H. Fathi

6

Y. Ibrahim

3

M. Hany

19

M. Ateya

12

M. Hamdi

20

I. Adel

7

Trezeguet

22

O. Marmoush

10

C

M. Salah

1

M. Dandjinou

3

T. Ouorou

5

Y. Roche

13

M. Tijani

6

C

O. Verdon

8

H. Imourane

18

J. Olaitan

15

S. D'Almeida

17

R. Aloko

19

D. Dodo

10

A. Tosin

4-4-1-1

BEN

EGY

-Line up

• 23

  M. El Shenawy

• 5

  R. Rabia

  13’

• 14

  H. Fathi

  79’

• 6

  Y. Ibrahim

  97’

• 3

  M. Hany

  69’

• 19

  M. Ateya

  29’

  69’

  97’

• 12

  M. Hamdi

  45’ + 1’

• 20

  I. Adel

  59’

• 7

  Trezeguet

  59’

• 22

  O. Marmoush

  119’

• 10

  M. Salah (C)

  120’ + 4’

Substitutes

• 21

  O. Faisal

• 27

  M. Saber

• 13

  A. Abou El Fotouh

  45’ + 1’

  106’

• 24

  A. Eid

• 9

  S. Mohsen

• 8

  E. Ashour

  59’

• 28

  M. Ismail

• 11

  M. Mohamed

  119’

• 18

  M. Fathi

• 15

  M. Shehata

• 25

  Zizo

  59’

  120’ + 4’

• 4

  H. Abdelmaguid

• 2

  K. Sobhi

• 26

  M. Shobeir

• 1

  A. El Shenawy

Manager

• H. Hassan

BEN

-Line up

• 1

  M. Dandjinou

• 3

  T. Ouorou

• 5

  Y. Roche

  106’

• 13

  M. Tijani

  101’

• 6

  O. Verdon (C)

• 8

  H. Imourane

  106’

• 18

  J. Olaitan

  27’

• 15

  S. D'Almeida

  77’

• 17

  R. Aloko

  90’ + 2’

• 19

  D. Dodo

  77’

• 10

  A. Tosin

  32’

Substitutes

• 28

  A. Akimey

• 12

  D. Kiki

• 4

  A. Samadou

  77’

  108’

• 21

  R. Kossi Fiogbe

• 27

  G. Ahoudo

  106’

• 20

  J. Dossou

  32’

  83’

• 2

  R. Fassinou

• 23

  S. Obassa

• 7

  M. Ahlinvi

  106’

  118’

• 14

  M. Ahouangbo

• 16

  S. Allagbe

• 24

  R. Rachidou

• 25

  O. Tessilimi

  77’

• 22

  R. Amoussou

  90’ + 2’

• 26

  C. Azongnitode

Manager

• G. Rohr

Form

Head-to-Head Record

EGY

Last 4 matches

BEN

3

Wins

1

Draw

0

Wins

• Egypt

  2

  -

  0

  Benin

• Egypt

  5

  -

  1

  Benin

• Egypt

  4

  -

  1

  Benin

• Benin

  3

  -

  3

  Egypt

14

Goals scored

5

Games over 2.5 goals

3/4

Both teams scored

3/4

Standings