When Will An African Nation Win The World Cup? | #worldcup #football

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In this episode, we dig into Jay's excellent article (see link below) on the various steps African nations have taken to catch up with their European and South American counterparts when it comes to competing for football's top prize.

Morocco might be the blueprint after their 2022 showing - but nine other African nations went through to the knockout stages this time round, with Egypt taking current champions Argentina all the way.

So, what has facilitated this progression - and what hurdles must the continent's still overcome?

Read more here 👉 nytimes.com/athletic/7332888/2026/06/28/africa-world-cup-win

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