Asharq Al-Awsat English·4 min read·medium
African Results Justify World Cup Slots Increase Amid Criticism
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The article evaluates the performance of African teams in the expanded 48-nation World Cup, concluding that their high success rate in reaching the knockout stages justifies the increase in continental slots. Despite some late-game defensive lapses, the author argues that African nations proved their competitiveness on the global stage.
When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.
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