Antoine Semenyo has already pictured his moment on the World Cup stage, saying he will celebrate with a dance if he scores against England when Ghana face the Three Lions at the 2026 tournament.
The Ghana forward, who plays his club football in England, is expected to be a key figure when the two sides meet in the group stage, a fixture that promises to be one of the most eye-catching games of the competition’s early rounds.
Speaking about the prospect of finding the net against one of the tournament favourites, Semenyo made clear that the occasion would be marked in style.
“If I score against England at the World Cup, I’ll probably dance with the whole team,” Antoine Semenyo told CBS Sports.
The striker approaches the contest with a blend of excitement and realism, acknowledging the scale of the challenge that awaits Ghana.
England arrive with a squad packed with established names and proven performers, something Semenyo is well aware of as preparations continue.
“It will be a challenge. They have a lot of stars in their team, they have so many great players,” he said.
Despite that respect, the Bournemouth attacker insists Ghana will not be overawed by their opponents.
His comments underline a sense of belief within the camp as the Black Stars look to make their mark in a demanding group.
“but we believe in ourselves.”
Ghana’s task at the 2026 World Cup will not be limited to the England encounter alone.
The Black Stars have also been drawn alongside Algeria and Jordan in Group I, ensuring a competitive path through the opening phase of the tournament.
For Semenyo, the group represents both an opportunity and a test, with each match offering a chance to showcase Ghana’s ambitions on the global stage.
The clash with England, however, stands out as a moment loaded with narrative, emotion and personal motivation for a player eager to deliver on the biggest stage in football.
As anticipation builds, Semenyo’s words set the tone for what Ghana hope will be a confident and fearless World Cup campaign, beginning with a statement performance against one of the game’s traditional powers.
