FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates Ghana on qualifying for the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has publicly congratulated Ghana on their thrilling qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the Black Stars’ achievement in a passionate Instagram post.

“Congratulations to 🇬🇭 @blackstarsofghana_ on qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇲🇽 Mexico and the 🇺🇸 United States. 👏We look forward to your fans bringing colour, style and passion to the greatest @fifaworldcup ever. ⚽❤️”, he wrote, underscoring the pride Ghana brings to African football.​

Ghana secured their spot after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Mohammed Kudus delivering the decisive goal in a contest filled with intensity and resilience.

Coach Otto Addo’s tactical acumen shone through, while the home crowd’s energy fueled the players until the final whistle. As Ghana heads to their fifth World Cup, Infantino’s tribute captures the significance of this moment for both the team and supporters across the nation, a true celebration of talent, unity, and the beautiful game’s magic