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// FIFA World Cup 2026

Ghana

Group LFIFA #74*
FIFA Rank
#74*
Group
L
Best WC Finish
QF (2010)
Nickname
Black Stars
// Star Player
Mohammed Kudus

Ghana at World Cup 2026

Ghana (Black Stars) are drawn into Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition of the men's tournament with 48 teams. The competition runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

With a current FIFA ranking of #74 (estimated), Ghana look to improve on their best finish: QF (2010). Watch Mohammed Kudus as the player to watch in this campaign.

Group L opponents

Ghana face three group-stage opponents in the race for the top two spots (and a possible 3rd-place wildcard slot) in the Round of 32:

How Ghana qualifies for the knockout round

In the new 48-team format, two teams from each of the 12 groups automatically advance to the Round of 32. The eight best third-place finishers across all groups also advance as wildcards. Ghana need to finish top 2 of Group L to lock a guaranteed spot — or land 3rd with strong points and goal difference.

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