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Egypt vs Benin Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Jan 5, 2026 8:09 AM ET

One of the last Round of 16 matchups in the 2025 AFCON is the Egyptian National Team taking on Benin in Agadir, Morocco.

Egypt qualified for the knockout stages of the AFCON after topping Group B. Benin qualified for the next round after being the second-best third-place team, after finishing third in Group D with three points.

Egypt did not lose a game after playing three group stage matches, finishing first with seven points. Egypt won two games and drew one. They qualified for the next round after wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa.

In their previous match, Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola, playing with an alternative team, with star players like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush resting.

Angola's defender #27 Rui Modesto (C) fights for the ball with Egypt's midfielder #17 Mohanad Lasheen (L) and Egypt's defender #28 Mohamed Ismail (R) during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group B football match between Angola and Egypt at Adrar Stadium in Agadir on December 29, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

Benin finished third in Group D with three points, with a record of one win and two losses.

Benin first lost 1-0 to DR Congo and then defeated Botswana 1-0. In their previous match, Benin lost 3-0 to Senegal.

Where to Watch Egypt vs Benin

Egypt vs Benin will kick off at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will start at 5 p.m. local time in Agadir, Morocco, at Stade d'Agadir.

The match will be available to watch on multiple TV channels and streaming services in the United States and in other countries.