Victor Wanyama and Mubaraka Munyagwa predict African teams could reach World Cup final

Former Kenyan international Victor Wanyama told a film‑watch party that he hopes an African nation – naming Morocco, Ghana, Algeria or Cape Verde – could win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He also predicted a tight race for the Golden Boot between England’s Harry Kane and France’s Kylian Mbappé, earmarked England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for the Golden Glove, and chose Ousmane Dembele as player of the tournament. Wanyama said Cape Verde could be the surprise side and tipped Kane for the Ballon d’Or.

Ugandan politician and former presidential contender Mubaraka Munyagwa made a bolder forecast, saying three African teams could reach the quarter‑finals, two might make the semi‑finals and one could face France in the final. He highlighted strong performances by Brazil’s Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli and Germany’s Kai Havertz, urging fans to “take the prediction to the bank.” Both speakers expressed confidence that African nations will make a historic impact at the tournament.