The Benin U18 school football team secured a place in the Round of 16 following a 27-0 victory against India. Held in Suzhou, the match saw the Benin squad dominate their opponents to finalize their advancement in the tournament. This result confirms Benin's progression out of the group stage after the decisive win on Chinese soil. The Benin U18 school football team defeated India 27-0 in a match held in Suzhou, marking a significant milestone for the side as they continue their participation in the international competition.
Dominant Performance in China
Benin U18 opened their competition campaign with a 7-0 victory against Qatar. This initial win set the tone for the team's performance during the group stage. The Benin U18 team previously defeated Qatar 7-0 in their opening match of the competition, establishing early momentum. Across their two matches in the tournament, the squad has now scored a total of 34 goals. Benin has scored 34 goals and conceded zero goals in two matches. Defensively, the team remains unblemished, having conceded zero goals to their opponents. Séverin Danha serves as the head coach for the Benin U18 side. The Benin U18 team is coached by Séverin Danha. He has overseen the team's preparations and tactical approach throughout their time in China. The players now look toward the Round of 16 following these results.
Group Standings and Results
China 2 defeated Qatar 6-0 in the other match of Group B. In the other match of group B, China 2 defeated Qatar 6-0. This result followed the earlier group play in Suzhou, where tournament organizers confirmed the current standings for the participating nations.
Benin and China both hold six points in the group standings following their respective performances in the opening rounds. Benin and China both have six points in the group standings. The two teams share this position as they prepare for the final stage of group competition.
Officials confirmed that Benin is scheduled to play against China on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, in Suzhou to determine the first place in the group. Benin is scheduled to play against China on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Suzhou to determine the first place in the group. This match will conclude the group phase for both squads as they transition into the next stage of the tournament. The upcoming fixture serves as the final opportunity for both teams to improve their standing before the knockout phase begins in earnest. The tournament organizers have finalized the logistics for this match, ensuring that the competition proceeds as planned in Suzhou. Both squads remain focused on their tactical preparation as they anticipate the final group match.
