It's not just Cape Verde: African soccer is having a World Cup moment

According to NPR, African soccer teams are stealing the spotlight at this year's World Cup. While traditional powerhouses Brazil, England, and Spain have delivered underwhelming performances, squads from across the continent—including Cape Verde, Senegal, Morocco, and Congo—are proving relentless competitors. It's an unexpected shift that could reshape how the sport's elite view African soccer.

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