Ghana
World Cup 2026 Group L — fixtures, standings, and knockout path
The Kudus factor and a post-Partey midfield
Mohammed Kudus carries Ghana's creative burden after his 10-goal Premier League season with West Ham. Thomas Partey's injury woes leave Salis Abdul Samed (Lens) and Iddrisu Baba (Mallorca) to anchor midfield. Otto Addo's 4-2-3-1 leans on Kudus drifting right, with Athletic Bilbao's Iñaki Williams as a mobile focal point. The backline remains shaky – Daniel Amartey's Leicester exit leaves Ajax's Devyne Rensch as the likely right-back.
Group déjà vu with higher stakes
Ghana faces familiar foes after drawing Portugal again – a rematch of their 2014 group stage 2-1 loss. Their 2026 path hinges on avoiding another slow start; in Qatar 2022 qualifying, they nearly collapsed against Nigeria before a 1-1 playoff away goal saved them. Third-place math could favor them if they replicate their 2010 run, when Asamoah Gyan's goals took them to the quarterfinals.
From Suárez's handball to 2026 revenge
Luis Suárez's 2010 quarterfinal handball still stings, but Ghana's new generation cares more about 2022's AFCON failure. A group stage exit after losses to Comoros and Morocco forced a rebuild. Look for Feyenoord's Antef Tsoungui and Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer (Hamburg) to add youth off the bench. Their opener against Portugal on June 14 in Vancouver sets the tone.
Knockout route: top two qualify automatically; a third-place finish may still advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams. View Group L hub →
Group standings
Fixtures & results
| Match | Date | Group | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ghana vs  PanamaEstadio Toronto | Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 00:00 ET | l | – | Scheduled |
 England vs GhanaEstadio Boston | Tue, Jun 23, 2026 · 21:00 ET | l | – | Scheduled |
 Croatia vs GhanaEstadio Philadelphia | Sat, Jun 27, 2026 · 22:00 ET | l | – | Scheduled |
Frequently asked questions
Has Ghana ever won a World Cup knockout game?+
No. Their 2010 quarterfinal run included a group stage win over the USA and extra-time victory against the Czech Republic, but they lost to Uruguay on penalties.
Which Ghana players are in Europe's top leagues?+
Kudus (West Ham), Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Abdul Samed (Lens), and Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) are key. Gideon Mensah (Auxerre) and Denis Odoi (Club Brugge) provide experience.
How did Ghana qualify for 2026?+
They topped CAF Group I with wins over Madagascar, Comoros, and Central African Republic, conceding just once in six games.
What's Ghana's best World Cup finish?+
Quarterfinals in 2010 – the third African team ever to reach that stage after Cameroon (1990) and Senegal (2002).
Who is Ghana's all-time top scorer at World Cups?+
Asamoah Gyan with 6 goals across 2006, 2010, and 2014 tournaments.