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Game Theory: Why did Africa boycott the 1966 World Cup?

Game Theory

Why did Africa boycott the 1966 World Cup?

A 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. Global News Insight’s Samantha Johnson looks at the 1966 boycott that helped reshape the tournament for generations to come.