Ghana’s Sports Minister targets playing at 2026 World Cup final

Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has set an ambitious target for the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, declaring that the nation aims to reach the tournament final.

The competition will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer.

Making their fifth World Cup appearance, Ghana has been drawn into Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.

After consecutive group-stage exits in the 2014 and 2022 tournaments in Brazil and Qatar, Adams is determined that this campaign will be different.

“Our goal is to remain in the competition until the very last match. That requires thorough preparation,” the Buem MP told Citi Sports. “Once you qualify, you must plan ahead. Some have questioned why we need to start planning this early, but our mindset is clear—we intend to go all the way.”

The Black Stars will kick off their group-stage matches against Panama on June 17, face England on June 23, and close out against Croatia on June 27.

As part of their buildup, Ghana will regroup in March for friendlies against Austria and Germany, followed by a final warm-up match against Mexico in May.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the team will base themselves at Bryant University in the United States throughout the tournament.