Why did Africa boycott the 1966 World Cup?
- Game TheoryA record 10 African teams are competing at the 2026 World Cup.
- But 60 years ago, not one African nation played in the 1966 World Cup.
- Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at the 1966 boycott that helped reshape the tournament for generations to come.
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- Game TheoryA record 10 African teams are competing at the 2026 World Cup.
- But 60 years ago, not one African nation played in the 1966 World Cup.
- Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at the 1966 boycott that helped reshape the tournament for generations to come.
Sources: Al Jazeera