Racism at the World Cup is an ugly reality. How to understand where it comes from

Racism was in the news once again at the World Cup. But it comes in many forms. Thirdman/Pexels No African teams made it past the quarter-finals of the 2026 men’s football World Cup, but their strategic and tactical play left a lasting impression. The success of African teams doesn’t come out of the blue, it’s the result of a long process. It’s therefore surprising that African football remains underrated and downgraded by experts, often in a manner that reveals their ignorance both to African…