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

The soccer greats — Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, team from Africa have been relentless.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from NPR says: The soccer greats — Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, team from Africa have been relentless.

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  • Primary source: NPR
  • Published: Jun 26, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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  1. Source published: Jun 26, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
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