U18 School World Cup: Benin thrash India 27-0

Benin’s U18 school team, the Guépards, beat India 27-0 in Suzhou to qualify for the round of 16 at the 2026 China School Football World Cup. After a 7-0 win over Qatar, Séverin Danha’s players have scored 34 goals in two matches without conceding. Benin and China 2 both have six points in Group B, but Benin leads on goal difference, +34 to +21. The teams meet on October 21 for top spot, with a draw or win enough for Benin to remain first.