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Why did Africa boycott the 1966 World Cup?
Al Jazeera EnglishMiddle EastState OfficialJun 26 · 6:42 PM EDTPaywall
Game TheoryA record 10 African teams are competing at the 2026 World Cup. But 60 years ago, not one African nation played in the 1966 World Cup. Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at the 1966 boycott that helped reshape the tournament for generations to come.Published On 26 Jun 2026