The FIFA World Cup, the biggest gathering of international football teams every four years to compete for the coveted World Cup, could be played on African soil for the second time. South Africa became the first African country to host the World Cup in 2010 and it was a beautiful spectacle with the Vuvuzela and Ghana’s near-qualification to the finals which got Africans around the world at the edge of their seat. Morocco wants to give Africa those cherished moments by hosting the World Cup in 2026. From 1930 to 2030, it’s been 100 years and the African continent has organized the World Cup only once. The 2026 World Cup will for the first time be played with 48 teams after a decision to increase the number from 32.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 06, 2018 19:52 UTC