Morocco and Egypt lift Africa, Europe fights heat and racism, and the Americas host it all. How World Cup 2026 mirrors a divided world.
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Key Facts
—The moment Morocco became the first African side to reach back-to-back World Cup quarter-finals, beating co-hosts Canada 3-0.
—Africa’s hope A record nine African teams reached the knockouts; only Morocco and Egypt remain, with Egypt facing champions Argentina.
—Europe’s split screen Spain met Portugal in Dallas even as France battled wildfires and reacted with fury to racist abuse of Kylian Mbappe.
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