Africa’s rise at the 48-Team World Cup: Giants Fall, Underdogs Rise!

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The transformation of African football at the World Cup has been nothing short of meteoric. For the first time in history, the tournament has expanded to a massive 48-team format, and Africa took full advantage!

As we catch our breath following a chaotic group stage and the opening knockout matches, multiple African nations have left their mark on this tournament … for better or for worse.

In this episode, the Hit The Target, powered by Hollywoodbets, the panel unpacks the absolute chaos, the history-making triumphs, and the elite-level heartbreaks that have defined the continent's campaign so far.
2 Jul English South Africa Soccer · Sports

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