Africa confronts Gattuso on leadership
Nine African teams have advanced to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, indicating the continent's strong performance, despite criticisms of the expanded qualification system that grants Africa nine seats plus half a playoff spot. A total of ten African teams qualified, with only Tunisia eliminated in the group stage, reflecting a strong presence of African talent in the tournament. Conversely, Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time, amid a decline in Italian football standards and the weakness of domestic leagues.
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