FIFA World Cup 2026: Carlos Queiroz unveils Ghana 26-men WC squad, Ft. Semenyo, Partey, Full Players List.
Ghana finally unveiled their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Carlos Queiroz forced to contend with several late injury concerns before finalising his 26-man selection.
The Black Stars had already suffered a major setback with the absence of Mohammed Kudus, who failed to recover from a thigh injury in time for the tournament.
The influential midfielder's chances of returning for the World Cup had appeared slim after he sustained a quadriceps injury in January and subsequently underwent surgery. Ghana were dealt another blow with defender Mohammed Salisu also ruled out.
The centre-back suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during a Ligue 1 match in January, ending any hopes of a timely recovery.
There was, however, a welcome return to the squad for Baba Abdul Rahman. The 31-year-old left-back is back in the national setup after a three-year absence. Although he was part of Ghana's 2022 World Cup squad, he has made just one international appearance since that tournament.
Ghana begin their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto before facing England and Croatia in their remaining Group L fixtures.
Ghana Squad for the FIFA World Cup: Full 26-men Players List
Goalkeepers:
Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak),
Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen),
Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)
Defenders:
Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK),
Derrick Luckassen (Pafos),
Gideon Mensah (Auxerre),
Marvin Senaya (Auxerre),
Alidu Seidu (Rennes),
Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano),
Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir),
Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg),
Kojo Oppong Peprah (OGC Nice)
Midfielders:
Thomas Partey (Villarreal),
Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atalanta BC),
Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo),
Augustine Boakye (Saint-Etienne),
Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjaelland),
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City),
Elisha Owusu (Auxerre)
Forwards:
Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al Qadsiah),
Ernest Nuamah (Lyon),
Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City),
Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City),
Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria Plzen),
Iñaki Williams (Athlétic Club),
Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)
Ghana 2026 World Cup group stage opponents
Ghana was drawn into Group L along with the following teams:
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Panama
England
Croatia
What is Ghana's FIFA World Cup Schedule, dates, kick-off times
Ghana discovered its three group-stage opponents at the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 5. The team's three group stage games will be as follows:
June 17, 2026: Watch Ghana vs Panama - Toronto Stadium (7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT)
June 23, 2026: Watch England vs Ghana - Boston Stadium (4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT)
June 27, 2026: Watch Croatia vs Ghana - Philadelphia Stadium (5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT)
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