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About the Benin national team
The Benin national team, nicknamed "the Cheetahs" (formerly "the Squirrels"), is governed by the Benin Football Federation, founded in 1962. They reached the quarter-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations without ever winning a match in tournament history, a unique feat, and are currently led by Franco-German head coach Gernot Rohr.
Legendary players
- Steve Mounié — current captain and the team's leading striker.
World Cup
Benin have never qualified for the World Cup. Their standout achievement remains the 2019 AFCON quarter-final, reached without a single group-stage win.
FIFA ranking
Benin rank among the nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Frequently asked questions
When is Benin's next match?+
Benin face Argentina on 6 October 2026.
What is Benin's current standing?+
Benin are currently 2 in Africa Cup of Nations with 3 points.
What is Benin's best AFCON result?+
A quarter-final in 2019, reached without a single win in tournament history.
Who is Benin's captain?+
Steve Mounié, the team's current captain.
Has Benin ever qualified for the World Cup?+
No, never.
What is Benin's current nickname?+
"The Cheetahs," which replaced "the Squirrels."