Destination New Jersey: Mexico as hosts & magic for Cape Verde?
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Mark Chapman and Rory Smith continue the countdown to the 2026 World Cup.
Nico Cantor from CBS Sports and Mexican sports journalist Marion Reimers look at Mexico, who will host nine of the tournament’s 104 matches. How will they fare as one of the tournament’s hosts? Can they finally shake off the tag of ‘dark horses’?
Former South Africa captain Dean Furman and former Nigeria international Efan Ekoku discuss some of the African teams who may qualify – how are South Africa and Nigeria faring? Plus hear from Cape Verde and Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes with his country on the edge of qualification for their first ever World Cup.
02.40 – Mexico 24.20 – Bigger picture for African teams 43.45 – Cape Verde
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