From Cape Verde's near-miracle to Germany's collapse and America's unlikely joy, one World Cup has become the emotional weather of four continents at once.
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—What happened The 2026 World Cup across the US, Mexico and Canada has become the shared emotional backdrop for Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas at once.
—Africa Nine African teams reached the last 32; Cape Verde, a nation of about half a million, lost 3-2 to Argentina in extra time yet walked off proud.
—Europe Germany crashed out to Paraguay on penalties and coach Julian Nagelsmann resigned, ending a roughly 1,015-day tenure.
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