Cape Verde’s Record Run and Egypt’s Historic Win Kickstart 2026 World Cup
African teams have arrived in 2026 with high hopes. This time they are making headlines. Cape Verde stunned the world. They held Spain to a 0-0 draw and battled Uruguay to a 2-2 finish. By avoiding defeat in their first two matches, they joined Cameroon (1982) and Senegal (2002) in the record books. Egypt ended a 92-year wait for a World Cup victory. After falling behind to New Zealand, Mohamed Salah inspired a 3-1 comeback. His goal, assist, and leadership sealed a milestone win for the Pharaohs. These performances signal a new era for African football. Teams like Cape Verde and Egypt now believe they belong among the world’s best. The early action suggests Africa is done chasing history and is ready to make it.
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