07-06-2026 17:46 via vanguardngr.com

2026 World Cup: Top 10 dark horse countries ranked

Every World Cup produces dark horse countries that emerge as surprise packages, and the 2026 edition is unlikely to be any different.Four years ago, Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinals. This summer, several countries will be hoping to emulate that remarkable run, or even go as far as winning the tournament.
Japan
Japan enters the tournament as one of the strongest dark horse contenders after a series of impressive international performances. Under H
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