Rwanda vs Benin: a decisive clash in the race for the 2026 World Cup

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Rwanda vs Benin: a decisive clash in the race for the 2026 World Cup

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Rwanda vs Benin: a decisive clash in the race for the 2026 World Cup

Benin faces Rwanda this Friday in Kigali in a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier. Both teams are still in contention for a spot, but a draw could complicate their ambitions.

Rwanda aiming for a major upset​

Currently fourth in Group C with 9 points—just three behind the leading pair—Rwanda’s Amavubi are still in the hunt. They recently edged Zimbabwe 1-0 after a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Nigeria.

Amavubi Head Coach, Adel Amrouche pic.twitter.com/02Ye6FrFuq

— Eric NDAGIJIMANA (@EricNdagije250) October 10, 2025

With a rock-solid defense and a game built on discipline, the Rwandans have conceded few goals but continue to struggle up front: their last five matches have all featured under 2.5 goals. A home win would dramatically revive their hopes ahead of their final showdown against South Africa.

Benin dreaming big​

Sitting atop the group thanks to a superior goal difference, Benin heads into this high-stakes encounter brimming with confidence. Gernot Rohr’s Cheetahs are riding a wave after back-to-back convincing wins: 1-0 over Zimbabwe and a 4-0 rout of Lesotho.

À la veille du match Rwanda-Bénin, le sélectionneur des Guépards, Gernot Rohr, a pris la parole lors de la conférence de presse.

« Ce n’est pas parce qu’on se retrouve en tête de notre groupe d’un seul coup que nous allons prendre la grosse tête. Mais nous venons ici pour… pic.twitter.com/6UYGq74lcg

— Bénin Football (@FootballBenin) October 9, 2025

With a watertight defense and an improving attack, Benin know that a solid win here could be enough to keep them at the summit before next week’s grand finale against Nigeria.

Jour de pour nos Guépards !

Rwanda ́
️16h GMT
FIFA+, Ortb & YouTube Joueurs Béninois#Team229 | #QCDM2026 | #RWABENpic.twitter.com/IQabOB5Aur

— Joueurs Béninois (@JoueursBJ) October 9, 2025

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