Can an African team win the 2026 World Cup? [Africanews Debates]

For the first time, Africa will be represented by 10 teams at the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the first 48-team tournament. The Africanews Debates panel featured sports journalists Angela Mensa, Kelvin Owusu Ansah, Philemon Mbale, and Quentin Gesp discussing which African nations are best placed to challenge traditional football powers, inspired by Morocco's historic semi-final run in 2022. The Atlas Lions remain a reference and qualified easily for 2026, while other contenders like Senegal and Ivory Coast were also reviewed.