FIFA World Cup 2026

Africa Against Itself: How the 2026 World Cup Became the Continent’s Mirror

Nine African nations qualified for the Round of 32 in record numbers. In nearly every match they played, the team across the pitch carried African heritage too. A continent-wide accounting of who built this tournament and who wore the credit.
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Africa Against Itself: How the 2026 World Cup Became the Continent’s Mirror

Pull up the Round of 32 bracket and read it differently. Not by confederation or seeding, but by heritage. South Africa faced Canada, a team whose captain was born in...