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Ghana at FIFA World Cup 2026
Ghana qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group L opponents
Ghana plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Ghana fixtures
Ghana in the tournament
Ghana arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #73 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 65/100. CAF (Africa) sends 9 teams, up from 5 in the previous edition. Morocco reached the semifinals in 2022.
The 48-team format puts Ghana in Group L with England, Croatia, Panama. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #30, with Ghana the lowest-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Ghana squad for World Cup 2026
Announced June 2, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Carlos Queiroz
Ghana return to the World Cup. Portuguese veteran Carlos Queiroz reaches his fifth consecutive World Cup as a head coach -- only Bora Milutinovic has matched that feat. Bilbao's Inaki Williams, Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, and Arsenal's Thomas Partey lead a squad with growing European depth. Open against Ivory Coast in... (Group L). Open against England in Group L action.
Goalkeepers3
- Joseph Anang(Pyramids)
- Benjamin Asare(Hearts of Oak)
- Lawrence Ati-Zigi(St. Gallen)
Defenders9
- Jonas Adjetey(Basel)
- Derrick Luckassen(Aris Limassol)
- Gideon Mensah(Lyon)
- Abdul Mumin(Rayo Vallecano)
- Jerome Opoku(Bnei Sakhnin)
- Kojo Oppong Preprah(Asante Kotoko)
- Baba Abdul Rahman(PAOK)
- Alidu Seidu(Rennes)
- Marvin Senaya(Bordeaux)
Midfielders7
- Augustine Boakye(Wolfsberger AC)
- Abdul Fatawu Issahaku(Leicester)
- Elisha Owusu(Auxerre)
- Thomas ParteyCaptain(Villarreal)Veteran captain; multiple Premier League seasons at Arsenal
- Kwasi Sibo(Cordoba)
- Kamal Deen Sulemana(Southampton)
- Caleb Yirenkyi(Asante Kotoko)
Forwards7
- Prince Kwabena Adu(Mineros de Guayana)
- Jordan Ayew(Leicester)
- Christopher Bonsu Baah(KAA Gent)
- Ernest Nuamah(Lyon)
- Antoine Semenyo(Bournemouth)Premier League goalscorer
- Brandon Thomas-Asante(Coventry City)
- Inaki Williams(Athletic Club)Switched from Spain to Ghana in 2022
Sources: Al Jazeera. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Ghana
When does Ghana play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Ghana plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 17, 2026. The opener is against PAN. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Ghana in at the World Cup 2026?
Ghana is in Group L alongside England, Croatia, Panama. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Ghana's FIFA ranking?
Ghana entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #73 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the wider qualifier pool. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Ghana win the World Cup 2026?
Ghana's pre-tournament strength rating is 65/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.