Africa shines at 2026 World Cup despite lingering what ifs
The 2026 World Cup saw African football achieve its strongest collective showing as nine of ten qualifiers advanced to the knockout rounds. Historic milestones were reached by nations like Senegal and Morocco, while debutants Cape Verde won hearts globally.
Despite these achievements, the continent leaves the tournament with a sense of missed opportunities and lingering what ifs.
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