Ghana World Cup 2026 Squad: Starting 11, Fixtures & Live Updates
Ghana compete in Group L at World Cup 2026, facing Panama, England, Croatia and Colombia across Toronto, Canada, Boston, United States, Philadelphia, United States and Kansas City, United States.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Match Centre
Live status, the latest result and the next fixture are kept together for a quick matchday check.
GhanaGH
ColombiaCOFull Time - Winner: Colombia
Kansas City Stadium, Kansas CityOpen match reportLast checked: September 12, 2026 9:56 PM. Match status can refresh from the connected live feed near kickoff.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Final Route
This block follows Ghana through the title match with the latest knockout result, next confirmed final, TV guide and match centre links.
Last updated: September 12, 2026 9:56 PMGhana vs Colombia
- Stage
- Round of 32
- Status
- Full Time
- Result / Time
- 1 - 0 - Colombia
- Venue
- Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
Ghana vs Colombia
- Stage
- Round of 32
- Status
- Full Time
- Result / Time
- 1 - 0 - Colombia
- Venue
- Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
Ghana TV guide
Check the country guide before kickoff for TV channels, live stream notes and local match listings.
Open TV guideGhana Lineup and Match Events
Auto checked: September 12, 2026 9:56 PMGhana (4-1-2-3)
- 1Lawrence Ati Zigi
- 14Gideon Mensah
- 18Jerome Opoku
- 23Derrick Luckassen
- 26Marvin Senaya
- 3Caleb Yirenkyi
- 5Thomas Partey
- 8Kwasi Sibo
- 11Antoine Semenyo
- 9Jordan Ayew
- 19Inaki Williams
Ghana vs Colombia Updates
- Full TimeMatch end
The final whistle sounds.
- Full TimeEnd Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
- AttemptFoul
Ernest NUAMAH (Ghana) commits a foul.
- AttemptFoul
Gustavo PUERTA (Colombia) commits a foul.
- AttemptGoal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ghana pulls off a save.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Group Standings and Opponents
Ghana play in Group L with England, Croatia and Panama. The top two teams in each group advance automatically, and the eight best third-place teams also reach the Round of 32.
The standings table updates from completed World Cup results. Use it beside the remaining fixtures, venues and squad information.
Other Group L matches not involving Ghana: England vs Croatia on Jun 17, 2026, Panama vs Croatia on Jun 23, 2026 and Panama vs England on Jun 27, 2026.
Countries with multiple time zones use a default city/time zone. Use the timezone dropdown for exact selection.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Fixtures, Dates and Venues
Each schedule card shows opponent, kickoff, venue and host city for a Ghana group match.
GhanaGH
PanamaPA- Status
- Full Time - Winner: Ghana
- Date
- Wed, Jun 17, 2026
- Time
- Final score: 1 - 0
- Venue
- Toronto Stadium, Toronto
- Venue role
- 6 tournament matches
EnglandGB-ENGGhanaGH- Status
- Full Time - Draw
- Date
- Tue, Jun 23, 2026
- Time
- Final score: 0 - 0
- Venue
- Boston Stadium, Boston
- Venue role
- 7 tournament matches
CroatiaHRGhanaGH- Status
- Full Time - Winner: Croatia
- Date
- Sat, Jun 27, 2026
- Time
- Final score: 2 - 1
- Venue
- Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia
- Venue role
- 6 tournament matches
ColombiaCOGhanaGH- Status
- Full Time - Winner: Colombia
- Date
- Sat, Jul 4, 2026
- Time
- Final score: 1 - 0
- Venue
- Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
- Venue role
- 6 tournament matches
The fixture cards keep the football schedule starting in Toronto. TV updates are checked separately because channel choices can change near matchday.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Performance
Eight of the twelve third-place teams advance. The cross-group ranking decides this place.
These figures use completed World Cup matches only. Live scores do not enter the group record until the result is final.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Players to Watch
Role, caps, goals and profile details guide the Ghana player watch list.
Gideon Mensah
Gideon Mensah gives Ghana another defender option in the official FIFA squad announcement.
Abdul Fatawu
Abdul Fatawu gives Ghana another midfielder option in the official FIFA squad announcement.
Ghana Latest News
Ghana news updates are grouped with the squad, fixture and venue information.
Ghana squad update
Final World Cup 2026 squad confirmation is still pending, so early player names are not treated as the official roster.
Ghana group stage fixtures
Opening match: Ghana vs Panama on Jun 17, 2026 at Toronto Stadium.
Ghana injury and availability notes
Injury issue, return date and match status stay blank until verified team news is available.
Ghana group stage
Ghana are in Group L with Panama, England, Croatia and Colombia.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Injury and Availability
Ghana injury and availability notes use the same verified tracker as the full injury page, with 1 connected update currently shown.
Latest checked: May 25, 2026
Serious and match-risk cases stay separated.
Short-term notes are shown only when verified.
| Player | Position | Injury / issue | Return date | Match status | Latest note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Asare | Goalkeeper | Fitness Check | TBC | Doubtful | Despite a 2-0 victory over Ghana, Mexico’s performance raised concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. |
Ghana World Cup 2026 Squad List and Players
For Ghana, FIFA's squad announcement sets the starting point, with injury and registration updates still worth tracking. Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey and Antoine Semenyo are among the headline names here.
Squad information is based on official FIFA squad announcements and updated on 2 June 2026.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Squad information was updated on 8 June 2026.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Squad Depth by Position
Ghana list 9 defenders, 7 midfielders and 7 attackers.
Ghana role map
The depth chart shows how many players appear in each position group.
Ghana list 26 players across four position groups.
3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 7 midfielders and 7 attackers are listed.
- GoalkeeperLawrence Ati-Zigi
- DefenceJonas Adjetey, Derrick Luckassen, Gideon Mensah and Abdul Mumin
- MidfieldAugustine Boakye, Abdul Fatawu and Elisha Owusu
- AttackJordan Ayew, Christopher Bonsu Baah and Prince Kwabena Adu
Ghana World Cup 2026 Form and Qualifying Results
Ghana's last five completed internationals include L 1-2 vs Germany, L 1-5 vs Austria and L 0-1 vs South Korea. Ghana have 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses across their last 5 completed matches. Form helps, but friendlies, qualifiers and tournament matches are not the same test.
Recent form source: historical international results. Results are used as a form reference and may differ from federation-specific archives.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Squad, Fixtures and Group
Ghana begin with Panama, England, Croatia and Colombia in Group L. Carlos Queiroz leads the squad planning for these fixtures. They are #74 in the FIFA Men's World Ranking and will be chasing a group stage upset. FIFA history records list 4 previous World Cup appearances before 2026.
Ghana list 9 defenders, 7 midfielders and 7 attackers, with defensive cover the deepest area at first glance. Names such as Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey and Antoine Semenyo stand out when scanning the squad. That structure matters because a 48-team tournament can reward teams that rotate cleanly while still protecting their best matchups.
Ghana open against Panama on Jun 17, 2026 at Toronto Stadium in Toronto. The trip through Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia and Kansas City makes travel and recovery part of preparation. The 26-player list is the squad base, with injuries, registration changes and matchday availability still worth checking. Fixtures, venues, player profiles and FAQs all point back to the next match.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Ghana's opening checklist is Group L, Panama, England, Croatia and Colombia, coach, ranking, squad deadline and Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia and Kansas City.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Opponent Analysis
Ghana face Panama, England, Croatia and Colombia in Group L. By FIFA ranking, England look like the toughest test, but a three-match group still rewards consistency against every side.
Panama
Panama are the opening group opponent for Ghana, with the match set for Jun 17, 2026 at Toronto Stadium in Toronto. FIFA rank #33 is a useful marker, but the match will still come down to availability, tempo and set-piece control.
England
England are the second group opponent for Ghana, with the match set for Jun 23, 2026 at Boston Stadium in Boston. FIFA rank #4 is a useful marker, but the match will still come down to availability, tempo and set-piece control.
Croatia
Croatia are the third group opponent for Ghana, with the match set for Jun 27, 2026 at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia. FIFA rank #11 is a useful marker, but the match will still come down to availability, tempo and set-piece control.
Colombia
Colombia are the third group opponent for Ghana, with the match set for Jul 4, 2026 at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City. FIFA rank #13 is a useful marker, but the match will still come down to availability, tempo and set-piece control.
Head-to-head records will be added only when a reliable matchup source is available.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Venues and Host Cities
The stadium list ties Ghana's group matches to real locations instead of leaving the schedule as dates only.
Toronto Stadium
Ghana play Panama at Toronto Stadium in Toronto. Toronto opens Canada's World Cup schedule and brings a downtown host-city feel.
- Team match
- Match 21 vs Panama
- Date
- Jun 17, 2026
- Tournament role
- 6 tournament matches
- Stages
- Group Stage and Round of 32
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
Boston Stadium
Ghana play England at Boston Stadium in Boston. Boston gives the schedule a historic sports market with a compact match-day corridor in Foxborough.
- Team match
- Match 45 vs England
- Date
- Jun 23, 2026
- Tournament role
- 7 tournament matches
- Stages
- Group Stage, Round of 32 and Quarter-final
- Location
- Boston, USA
Philadelphia Stadium
Ghana play Croatia at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia. Philadelphia adds a central East Coast stop with several important group matches.
- Team match
- Match 68 vs Croatia
- Date
- Jun 27, 2026
- Tournament role
- 6 tournament matches
- Stages
- Group Stage and Round of 16
- Location
- Philadelphia, USA
Kansas City Stadium
Ghana play Colombia at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City. Kansas City offers one of the most committed soccer markets in the United States.
- Team match
- Match 87 vs Colombia
- Date
- Jul 4, 2026
- Tournament role
- 6 tournament matches
- Stages
- Group Stage, Round of 32 and Quarter-final
- Location
- Kansas City, USA
Ghana World Cup 2026 Qualification Path and Knockout Picture
Ghana are in the confirmed 48-team World Cup 2026 field. Detailed qualification notes will be added once a reliable source is available.
Eight of the twelve third-place teams advance. The cross-group ranking decides this place.
- Group position
- #3
- Played
- 3
- Points
- 4
- Goal difference
- 0
Next fixture: No remaining group fixture. Last checked: September 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM UTC.
Ghana World Cup History and FIFA World Cup 2026 Status
Ranking and participation details are shown first; best-finish claims wait for a reliable source.
#74 - Down 2 from #72
Ranking update: Apr 1, 2026. Points: 1,346.31.
4 previous World Cup appearances
Appearance counts refer to FIFA World Cup final tournaments before 2026.
Qualified team in the 48 team field
Ghana are listed in Group L for the 2026 tournament.
Group L
Three first-stage matches decide who reaches the Round of 32.
Verification needed
Best-finish and tournament record details are added only after a reliable source is available.
Sources: FIFA Men's World Ranking and FIFA team profile/history records.
Match Times in Your Timezone
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Ghana World Cup 2026 TV Guide and Live Stream Info
Plan how to watch Ghana beginning with Panama by pairing each kickoff with the regional broadcaster notes. Final channel picks can still change close to matchday.
FOX Sports / FS1
FOX Sports holds United States English-language rights. Final listings decide FOX or FS1 placement.
Telemundo / Peacock
Spanish-language coverage in the United States is carried by Telemundo platforms. Streaming availability and match allocation can vary by package.
CTV / TSN / RDS
TSN and CTV serve English viewers in Canada. RDS serves French-language coverage.
BBC / ITV
BBC and ITV share UK World Cup rights. Final schedules decide each match channel.
FIFA match centre / FIFA+
Official FIFA channels carry fixtures, highlights, replays and match information. Live streaming availability depends on your territory.
Ghana match TV checklist
Broadcast sources: FIFA UK media-rights announcement; FIFA US/Canada rights announcement via MLSsoccer. Final local listings decide each channel.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Knockout Path
Ghana's knockout path depends first on where they finish in Group L. Exact opponents and venues stay open until group results are official.
Ghana vs Colombia
Confirmed by FIFA: Jul 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM CDT. Open match centre
Follow the live path
Confirmed teams and results appear on the knockout bracket as FIFA updates each official match slot.
July 19, 2026
The final closes the expanded 48 team tournament format.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Tickets and Matchday Information
Ghana ticket details depend on match number and city. Their opener is listed in Toronto. FIFA channels carry official sales.
- 1
Start at FIFA.com/tickets
Check the official FIFA ticket portal first. The Last-Minute Sales Phase and official resale/exchange access are handled there, with tickets released subject to availability.
- 2
Use official resale only
If a match is sold out, look for the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace through the same portal. Avoid social media sellers and unofficial resale links.
- 3
Match your ticket to the fixture
Confirm the match number, opponent, host city, venue and kickoff time before buying. Knockout fixtures can depend on final group position.
- 4
Check travel and entry rules
A match ticket does not replace passport, visa or border-entry requirements for Canada, Mexico or the United States.
World Cup 2026 ticket price guide
| Ticket option | Price / status | What it means | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard match tickets | Live price in FIFA portal | Sold by match, seat category and availability. | Check the current price at checkout before making travel plans. |
| Supporter Entry Tier | USD 60 | FIFA announced this tier for fans of qualified teams, subject to allocation rules and availability. | This is not the same as every public ticket category. |
| Official resale / exchange | Listing price varies | Available only when sellers list tickets through FIFA's official resale/exchange system. | Avoid unofficial resale links, social media sellers and screenshots. |
| Hospitality packages | Package pricing varies | Premium matchday access, seating and inclusions are sold separately from standard tickets. | Compare package terms, venue access and included services carefully. |
What to check before paying
- Match number and opponent
- Seat category and exact currency
- Service fees, taxes or delivery rules shown at checkout
- Refund, transfer and resale terms
- Travel cost to the host city and stadium
- Whether the match is group stage or knockout/TBD
Ghana ticket match checklist
- Date
- Wed, Jun 17, 2026
- Kickoff
- 11:00 PM UTC
- Venue
- Toronto Stadium, Toronto
- Price status
- Current price shown in FIFA portal
- Date
- Tue, Jun 23, 2026
- Kickoff
- 8:00 PM UTC
- Venue
- Boston Stadium, Boston
- Price status
- Current price shown in FIFA portal
- Date
- Sat, Jun 27, 2026
- Kickoff
- 9:00 PM UTC
- Venue
- Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia
- Price status
- Current price shown in FIFA portal
- Date
- Sat, Jul 4, 2026
- Kickoff
- 1:30 AM UTC
- Venue
- Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
- Price status
- Current price shown in FIFA portal
Before you buy or travel
- Ticket availability is not guaranteed. Prices, categories, seat maps and purchase limits are shown inside the official FIFA portal.
- Follow FIFA mobile-ticket instructions when they are issued for your order, including transfer rules for guests.
- Check stadium bag policy, gate opening times, transport options and local weather close to matchday.
- For premium matchday access, use FIFA hospitality channels rather than third-party offers.
Official ticket source: FIFA.com/tickets. Keep the buying checklist beside the fixture details, then use the official portal when you are ready to check live availability and prices.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Betting Odds Status
No live odds are shown for Ghana yet. Group winner, qualify-from-group and tournament markets will appear only after a reliable source is available.
Not listed yet
Group odds will depend on confirmed squads, form and bookmaker markets.
Awaiting reliable source
Qualify-from-group prices will be shown only after a reliable market source is available.
18+ only
Odds content is informational and should be used responsibly where betting is legal.
Ghana World Cup 2026 FAQ
Short answers for squad status, fixtures, group opponents, venues, availability, tickets and TV planning.
What group are Ghana in at World Cup 2026?
Ghana are in Group L with Panama, England, Croatia and Colombia. The group table and standings are updated live after each official match result.
Who are Ghana's World Cup 2026 opponents?
Ghana face Panama, England, Croatia and Colombia in the group stage, with each match tied to its date, city, venue and opponent profile.
Where can I see Ghana kickoff times?
Fixture cards and the schedule table show each kickoff. The timezone selector converts every listed time into your chosen country or exact timezone.
Has Ghana announced a World Cup 2026 squad?
Yes. The official Ghana 26-player squad is fully confirmed for the tournament, with the list updated on 8 June 2026 to reflect the latest squad data.
Where does the Ghana squad information come from?
Squad information comes directly from official team registration records and was updated on 8 June 2026 during the tournament.
Which Ghana players are highlighted?
Highlighted players come from the current squad list. Their profiles show verified roles, caps and goals.
What does the Ghana position map show?
The position map groups selected players by goalkeeper, defence, midfield and attack. It does not predict a lineup.
Does this list Ghana injuries and match availability?
Yes. Availability notes cover injury issue, return date and match status when verified news exists. Blank fields mean no reliable update has been added.
Which venues host Ghana in the group stage?
Ghana are scheduled at Toronto Stadium, Boston Stadium, Philadelphia Stadium and Kansas City Stadium, with city and stadium details beside each match.
Where are more Ghana tournament details?
The group table, schedule, stadium, ticket and TV sections contain related tournament details.
Ghana World Cup 2026 Update Notes
Last checked September 12, 2026 9:56 PM. Ghana squad, availability, fixtures and result notes are labelled carefully as official information changes.