The Black Stars have finalized their 26-man squad under head coach Carlos Queiroz and are currently holding their training camp. They are in the final stages of warm-up matches before heading to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they are placed in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.Squad and Preparation CampHead coach Carlos Queiroz evaluated a provisional 28-man roster during the training camp, which ran from May 25 to June 2 in Cardiff. The finalized 26-man list features a blend of foreign-based veterans and locally based talents:Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati Zigi, Joseph AnangDefenders: Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Marvin Senaya, Kojo Oppong, Derrick LuckassenMidfielders: Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb YirenkyiWarm-up FixturesTo fine-tune tactics and build cohesion, the Black Stars scheduled two prominent international friendlies:June 2, 2026: Played an international friendly against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium.June 10, 2026: Will take on Jamaica in their final preparatory match before the tournament.Tournament ScheduleGhana opens their Group L campaign in the expanded 48-team tournament on June 17:June 17: vs. Panama at BMO Field (Toronto)June 23: vs. England at Gillette Stadium (Boston)June 27: vs. Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)For a tactical breakdown of the squad and analysis of the strongest starting XI to face England, Croatia, and Panama:
Black Stars Finalize World Cup Preparations
