FIFA Day February 2026: the Amazons face a full-scale test in Côte d’Ivoire

During the FIFA international window, the Benin Amazons will travel to Abidjan to face Ivory Coast in a prestigious friendly, a real test ahead of the upcoming continental fixtures.

The February international window looks set to be productive for the women’s national teams. From February 23 to March 3, 2026, the FIFA window will provide the national teams with the opportunity to refine their patterns of play through a series of friendly matches. Benin is no exception.

The Amazons will thus cross paths with the Elephants of Ivory Coast on February 28 at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan (7:00 PM GMT). The information was confirmed by the Ivorian Football Federation, formalizing a meeting that promises to be informative for both teams.

For the Benin squad, this trip is a real test against an opponent on the rise. The Ivorian women are currently refining their preparation for the next Africa Women Cup of Nations, scheduled in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.

Beyond the result, this duel will serve as a dress rehearsal and will allow the Beninese staff to assess their squad against a continental nation with ambition. A few weeks ahead of Africa’s major fixtures, the Amazons will have the opportunity to gauge their level in an atmosphere that promises to be competitive in Abidjan.