Will 2026 be Africa’s year? Experts react to the World Cup draw • FRANCE 24 English

Will 2026 be Africa’s year? Experts react to the World Cup draw • FRANCE 24 English



The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, setting the stage for a historic tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

In this special segment, we break down Africa’s chances of going all the way in 2026. Could this be the year an African team lifts the World Cup trophy for the first time?

Join our experts Karim Baldé and Thando Sibiya, who explore the form, strengths, and potential breakthroughs of Africa’s top contenders.
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6 thoughts on “Will 2026 be Africa’s year? Experts react to the World Cup draw • FRANCE 24 English

  1. Morocco Algeria Egypt if any of these teams should win they would not attribute it to Africa. Haiti winning it will represent a win for Africa more then these Arabic speaking countries on African land.

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