African teams made history at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with 90% of the continent’s representatives reaching the knockout stages. But has that success translated into lasting commercial value? With Fifa almost doubling the tournament’s prize fund to $871m (R14.38bn) and sponsorship opportunities growing, Business Day TV examines whether Africa has also emerged as a winner off the pitch.Sibabalwe Sesmani, CEO of Unorthodox, offers his thoughts on the tournament’s economic impact and what it means for the future business of African football.