Ghana

Ghana at World Cup 2026

Manager: Carlos Queiroz · Formation: 4-2-3-1
Rating
Tier 5
Price
£4m

Ghana at the 2026 World Cup

Ghana's national football team head to the 2026 World Cup under Carlos Queiroz, placed in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia. The squad balances creative midfield play with attacking options across multiple positions. The group stage opens against Panama on 17 June at BMO Field in Toronto.

Ghana qualified by winning CAF Group I on 12 October 2025 under Carlos Queiroz. His tactical setup prioritises possession control and defensive discipline. Panama will offer a winnable opening, but England and Croatia present significant tests for a side targeting group progression.

Ghana in Goal Rush

Tier
5
Price
£4m
Expected Goals
0
xG Rank
#0
Ghana sit in Tier 5 of our Goal Rush competition at £4m per slot, the lower band reserved for the lowest pre-tournament projections. Queiroz's defensive system will be key to keeping them competitive, though their attacking threat will be tested by England and Croatia's quality. Panama offers a realistic opening opportunity if Ghana can execute early.

📋 Full Squad (28)

Manager: Carlos Queiroz · Formation: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeepers

Benjamin Asare
Age 33
0 caps
Joseph Anang
Age 25
0 caps
Lawrence Ati Zigi
Age 29
0 caps
Paul Reverson
Age 20
0 caps
Solomon Agbasi
Age 25
0 caps

Defenders

Abdul Mumin
Age 27
0 caps
Abdul Rahman Baba
Age 31
0 caps
Alexander Djiku
Age 31
0 caps
Alidu Seidu
Age 25
0 caps
Gideon Mensah
Age 27
0 caps
Jerome Opoku
Age 27
0 caps
Jonas Adjetey
Age 22
0 caps
Kojo Peprah Oppong
Age 21
0 caps
Marvin Senaya
Age 25
0 caps

Midfielders

Augustine Boakye
Age 25
0 caps
Caleb Yirenkyi
Age 20
0 caps
Elisha Owusu
Age 28
0 caps
Kwasi Sibo
Age 27
0 caps
Thomas Partey
Age 32
0 caps

Forwards

Abdul Fatawu
Leicester City · Age 22
0 caps
Antoine Semenyo
Manchester City · Age 26
0 caps
Brandon Thomas-Asante
Coventry City · Age 27
0 caps
Christopher Bonsu Baah
Age 21
0 caps
Ernest Nuamah
Age 22
0 caps
Iñaki Williams
Age 31
0 caps
Jordan Ayew
Leicester City · Age 34
0 caps
Kamaldeen Sulemana
Age 24
0 caps
Prince Adu
Age 22
0 caps

Group Stage

Upcoming Matches

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Wed 17 Jun
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Form & Qualifying

Ghana reached the 2026 World Cup by winning CAF Group I on 12 October 2025 under Carlos Queiroz. Ghana's qualifying campaign was built on pragmatic defending and clinical finishing. The reliance on Jordan Ayew's 14 goal contributions signals a structural dependency on a single attacking focal point, though set-piece efficiency helped spread the goal threat. Creative depth will be essential in Group L if Ghana are to compete beyond the opening fixtures.
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Ghana's preliminary squad

Carlos Queiroz's preliminary 28-man squad will be reduced to the final 26 by 1 June 2026. Captain Jordan Ayew leads the forward line, while the midfield balances control with creative depth across European clubs. The squad is built around Queiroz's defensive system and set-piece efficiency from qualifying.

Ghana's Group L fixtures

Ghana's three Group L fixtures begin with Panama on 17 June at BMO Field in Toronto, followed by England on 23 June at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and Croatia on 27 June at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

How far can Ghana go at the World Cup?

Ghana's Tier 5 status and Group L draw position them as underdogs. Panama offers a realistic opening opportunity, but England and Croatia will test their system significantly. Set-piece efficiency and defensive discipline will be essential if Ghana are to progress beyond the group stage.

Ghana World Cup 2026 FAQs

Carlos Queiroz manages Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.
Ghana are in Group L with Panama, England and Croatia. Their tournament opens against Panama on 17 June at BMO Field in Toronto.
Ghana won CAF qualifying Group I on 12 October 2025.
Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew captains the preliminary 28-man Ghana squad announced on 25 May 2026 ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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