World Cup 2026 qualifiers – Benin vs Lesotho: date, time, broadcast channels and head-to-head history

Date of the Benin vs Lesotho match and broadcast channels

Benin will approach this fixture with confidence after their recent 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe, looking to strengthen their position in Group C.

Lesotho, on the other hand, will be under pressure following disappointing results, but they still cling to a faint hope of qualification. In the previous round, they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to South Africa.

The current Group C standings are as follows: South Africa leads with 16 points, followed by Benin (11 points), Nigeria (10 points), Rwanda (8 points), Lesotho (6 points), and Zimbabwe (4 points).

This Group C encounter will take place on Tuesday, September 9, at 19:00 GMT.

You can follow Benin vs Lesotho on SRTB, SSC EXTRA HD, or on the FIFA+ platform.

Historically, Benin and Lesotho have faced off three times in official matches: Benin claimed a 1-0 win on November 14, 2020, before two goalless draws on November 17, 2020, and November 21, 2023.