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Why African nations' success at the World Cup shouldn't be a 'surprise'
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1:28Now PlayingThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has had the strongest African representation in the history of the tournament, but what may come as a "surprise" to some is actually a result of years of investment. NBC New' Jesse Kirsch explains.
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