Nico Cantor, a CBS Sports journalist, and Marion Reimers, a prominent Mexican sports journalist, dive into Mexico’s preparations as World Cup co-hosts and explore whether they can overcome their historical struggles in the tournament. Dean Furman discusses South Africa's resurgence and qualification challenges, while Efan Ekoku highlights the competitive landscape for African teams like Nigeria. Finally, Roberto Lopes shares insights into Cape Verde's electrifying push for their first World Cup, emphasizing the national pride behind this historic quest.