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With the start of the 2026 World Cup, football fans are turning their attention to an exceptional edition that is the largest in the history of the tournament.<\/p>\n

The tournament that it hosts \u00a0US<\/a>Canada and Mexico will see 48 teams participating for the first time, with 104 matches taking place, making it a different edition on all levels.<\/p>\n

But amid these transformations, Africa appears to have the most exciting story in the upcoming global event.<\/p>\n

Unprecedented African presence at the World Cup<\/h2>\n

Ten African teams will enter the 2026 World Cup, the largest representation of the African continent in the history of the tournament.<\/p>\n

Leading the scene are the national teams of Morocco and Senegal, who continue to consolidate their position among the world's top teams, along with Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Tunisia, Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n

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The tournament also features four teams making their debut, including Cape Verde, which achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the finals despite its limited resources and population.<\/p>\n

Morocco and Senegal dream of reaching the semi-finals<\/h2>\n

After Morocco\u2019s historic achievement in the 2022 World Cup, by reaching the semi-finals, African teams are looking to go further in the 2026 edition, and the Moroccan national team seems to be a strong candidate to continue shining thanks to its outstanding results in the qualifiers and its list of talented players.<\/p>\n

In contrast, the Senegalese national team enters the competition with great confidence, relying on the experience of its players in major tournaments and their ability to handle crucial matches, making it one of the most prominent candidates to cause a major upset.<\/p>\n

Messi and Ronaldo's final dance<\/h2>\n

One of the most anticipated highlights of the tournament is the potential final appearance of football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the World Cup.<\/p>\n

After more than two decades of rivalry that made history in the game, the two stars are preparing to embark on what could be the final chapter of their international journey.<\/p>\n

The tournament presents a final opportunity for each of them to add a new achievement to their illustrious careers, in a spectacle awaited by millions around the world.<\/p>\n

The battle for the Ballon d'Or heats up<\/h2>\n

The 2026 World Cup will also be a decisive arena for determining the next winner of the Ballon d'Or, with prominent names such as Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Declan Rice, and Lamine Yamal leading the predictions, making them enter the tournament with great ambitions, while performance in the World Cup remains the most influential factor in the race for the world's most famous individual title.<\/p>\n

A tournament that could change the history of African football<\/h1>\n

The 2026 edition does not appear to be just another tournament in the World Cup record, but a historic opportunity for the African continent to prove its ability to compete with traditional powers.<\/p>\n

With the expansion of participation and the rise in the level of many African teams, the world may witness the birth of a new achievement that will solidify Africa\u2019s position among the world\u2019s football giants, and make this World Cup a real turning point in the history of the game on the African continent.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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