Wenger Advocates for African Nations' World Cup Potential

Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development and former Arsenal manager, expressed confidence that an African country can win the FIFA World Cup. He made these remarks at the CAF Strategy Conference held in Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cape Verde.

Wenger noted the continent's improved performances, particularly during the expanded World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, where nine of Africa’s ten representatives advanced beyond the group stage to the Round of 32. He cited Morocco's historic achievement at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where the team, under coach Walid Regragui, became the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals.

Wenger attributed the progress in African football to better tactical discipline and team organization, although he emphasized that mentality, unity, and shared values are also crucial for achieving World Cup success.