How to Watch Benin National Team Matches Live in the USA
Benin remain an emerging presence in African football, with a record of regular Africa Cup of Nations participation but no FIFA World Cup appearance to date. Supporters in the United States can watch the national side’s international matches through an ESPN subscription.
Key takeaways
- Benin have reached the Africa Cup of Nations on several occasions, including 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2019.
- Their best listed AFCON run came in 2019, when they progressed to the quarter-finals.
- The national team have yet to qualify for a FIFA World Cup.
- Benin have nevertheless remained competitive across World Cup qualifying campaigns.
- ESPN is the streaming destination for Benin matches in the United States.
Benin’s tournament record
Benin have built a growing continental profile through repeated appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations. Their qualifications in 2004, 2008 and 2010 established the side as a recurring participant in the competition, while the 2019 campaign delivered a landmark result.
At that tournament, Benin reached the last eight, marking a quarter-final appearance that stands among the most significant achievements in the team’s recent history. Although World Cup qualification has not yet been secured, Benin have continued to feature competitively during the qualifying cycle.
How supporters can follow Benin
The national side play international fixtures throughout the year, spanning competitive qualifiers and other scheduled matches. In the United States, live streaming access is available exclusively via ESPN for subscribers.
Broadcast arrangements can differ in other territories, depending on the rights holder for a particular international fixture. Viewers outside the US should check the broadcaster serving their region before kick-off.
