African soccer teams shine at 2026 World Cup as traditional powerhouses struggle
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Jasmine Garsd
Summary
Cape Verde, a small island nation, is making a surprising and impressive debut at the 2026 World Cup, holding its own against soccer powerhouses like Spain and Uruguay. The article highlights a broader trend of African teams performing exceptionally well in the tournament — Egypt on a historic run, Ghana stifling England, and DR Congo tying Portugal — while traditional soccer greats like Brazil, England, and Spain have been uneven and inconsistent.
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· 4 pulledCape Verde, the surprise star of the 2026 World Cup, is having a moment.
African teams are playing big in this year's tournament, against soccer legends that are performing unevenly.
Ghana made it impossible for England to score a goal.
The Democratic Republic of Congo tied mighty Portugal
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