CAF · Group L
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
CAF (Africa) sends 9 teams, up from 5 in the previous edition. Morocco reached the semifinals in 2022.
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group advance automatically, along with the 8 best 3rd-placed teams from across all groups. That puts Ghana in Group L with England, Croatia, Panama, competing for one of the 32 knockout slots.
Frequently asked questions about Ghana
When does Ghana play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Ghana plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 14, 2026. The opener is against ENG. 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.