A lot is on the line for Nigeria as they welcome Benin in their final World Cup 2026 qualifier on Tuesday.
Despite defeating Lesotho 2-1 in their previous World Cup qualifier, Nigeria will need to win their clash against Benin by a two-goal margin while hoping South Africa are unable to defeat Rwanda.
On the other hand, Benin have had a strong qualifying campaign which sees them on top of the group standings, three points above Nigeria. They will be looking to make history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Nigeria vs. Benin live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this World Cup qualifier match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
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What time does Nigeria vs. Benin kick off?
This World Cup qualifier clash takes place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria and kicks off on Tuesday, October 14 at 5:00 p.m. local time (WAST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Oct. 14 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Oct. 14 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Oct. 14 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Oct. 14 | 9:00 a.m. |
Nigeria 2025 schedule
Here are Nigeria's fixtures in the October international break:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 14 | Benin | 12:00 p.m. |
Benin 2025 schedule
Here are Benin's fixtures in the October international break:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 14 | Nigeria | 12:00 p.m. |