World Cup 2026: The Appeal of Africa's Strong Rise in Football

For the first time, as many as 10 African representatives will participate in the World Cup: Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Tunisia, DR Congo, and Cape Verde. Among them, DR Congo returns after more than half a century of absence, while Cape Verde makes its debut at the world's greatest football festival.
Following Morocco's historic semifinal run in 2022, experts believe this is the best opportunity for African teams to go far and solidify their standing on the global football map.

In other news, Argentina begins its title defense campaign with hope pinned on Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to compete in his final World Cup, closing one of the greatest eras in football history.

With an unprecedented scale and the presence of top stars, the 2026 World Cup is expected to be a tournament of historic milestones—where Africa pursues its breakthrough dreams and the world bids farewell to legends.