Africa is poised to make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but this milestone is already being overshadowed by stringent United States immigration policies and a concerning Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. As the tournament approaches, these dual hurdles are raising serious alarms about team preparations and the ability of African fans to travel and support their nations.
For the first time ever, a record ten African countries: Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia have secured their spots in football’s premier competition.
Yet, as the expanded 48-team event gears up to take place across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, the continental excitement is meeting a harsh logistical reality. Supporters and official delegations are finding themselves caught in a web of complex visa requirements, strict health travel protocols, and surging costs, all of which threaten
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