FIFA Ranking: Benin drops from 90th to 93rd after June 2026 international break

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Benin

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FIFA Ranking: Benin drops from 90th to 93rd after June 2026 international break

Benin dropped three places in the FIFA ranking, from 90th to 93rd, after friendly matches against Niger (1-1 draw) and Togo (5-1 defeat). The national team now has 1,252.17 points, a loss of 6.81 units. On the African continent, Benin fell from 19th to 20th place. The next ranking update is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

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