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Ghana

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Sixteen years on, the ache has not faded. When Asamoah Gyan struck the bar in the final seconds against Uruguay in 2010, Ghana, and an entire continent, were left a missed penalty short of a first World Cup semi-final. The Black Stars return in 2026 with that wound still open and a markedly younger squad to carry it. Otto Addo, kept on after guiding the team through qualifying, has built around Mohammed Kudus, whose creativity at Tottenham makes him the side's focal point, with Antoine Semenyo and Iñaki Williams stretching defences with their pace. Thomas Partey, when fit, holds things together in midfield. A first appearance since 2022 places them in Group L behind England, alongside Croatia and Panama. Reaching the last 16 would feel like a small instalment on a long-overdue debt.

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When does Ghana play their first match?
Ghana's opening match is on June 17, 2026 at 23:00 UTC against Panama, played at BMO Field in Toronto.
Who are Ghana's group rivals?
Ghana is drawn into Group L of the 2026 tournament alongside Croatia, England, Panama. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Ghana in?
Ghana is in Group L. The group also features Croatia, England, Panama.
How many matches will Ghana play in the tournament?
Ghana are scheduled to play 4 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Ghana advance from Group L?
Ghana need to finish in the top two of Group L to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.