Africa’s boycott of the 1966 World Cup

A record 10 African teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup, a significant increase from 60 years ago when no African nation participated in the 1966 tournament. The absence of African teams in 1966 was the result of a boycott influenced by political factors, which ultimately reshaped the tournament’s approach to inclusivity and representation. This historical context highlights the evolution of the World Cup and its growing diversity over the decades.

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