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World Cup 2026: Can Sub-Saharan African teams surpass their North African rivals?
After Morocco became the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, sub-Saharan sides are aiming to spring surprises at the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on June 11. Senegal and Ghana have quarterfinal pedigree, while debutants Cape Verde and a resurgent Ivory Coast and DR Congo hope to make their mark. Their toughest test may be overcoming North Africa's historical dominance on the global stage.