African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism
- Johannesburg (AFP) – When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.
- It became 10 when the Democratic Republic of Congo won an inter-continental play-off and returned to the World Cup after 52 years.
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- Johannesburg (AFP) – When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.
- It became 10 when the Democratic Republic of Congo won an inter-continental play-off and returned to the World Cup after 52 years.
Sources: RFI