The article discusses the FIFA World Cup’s shift towards globalization, emphasizing the historical significance of awarding the tournament to South Africa in 2010. The author questions whether the rest of Africa truly identified with the World Cup hosted in South Africa and highlights the subsequent choices of Brazil, Russia, and Qatar for the next tournaments.
The article suggests that FIFA President Sepp Blatter aims to break with the tradition of hosting the World Cup exclusively in developed countries. However, the author raises concerns about the choices of Brazil, Russia, and Qatar, considering them almost developed or influenced by petrodollars.
The piece concludes by contemplating the possibility of hosting the World Cup in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in countries like Ivory Coast and Ghana, which could potentially emerge as contenders in the future. The article questions whether the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and its president, Issa Hayatou, are considering such possibilities
