ROSSONERI FORESIGHTAfrican representation at the World Cup is well established, and performances such as Morocco’s run, Egypt’s repeated near-misses in the final stages of qualification, and Cape Verde’s emergence as a surprise package all form part of the long list of memorable storylines that have defined football’s most extraordinary competition. The real development in the 2026 edition, however, lies in the consistency, growth and competitiveness of Arab nations. The