In Africa, high-voltage dams will stand up to an ambitious Nigeria and a Democratic Republic of Congo determined to seize the opportunity, while Cameroon is still reeling from its disappointment. In Europe, Norway is shaking up the hierarchy, the French team heads to the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and Portugal progresses under pressure, with Cristiano Ronaldo increasingly in the spotlight after his red card.
World Cup 2026: the path to America becomes clearer for teams from Africa and Europe
