The Government of Ghana has committed GH₵150 million to support the Black Stars ahead of their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 13, 2025, during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament.
Dr. Forson explained that the allocation forms part of government’s broader strategy to strengthen national teams competing on the global stage and to further stimulate sports development across the country.
“The government’s sustained investment in sports yielded impressive results, with the Black Stars qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” he said.
“An amount of GH¢150 million has been allocated for the Black Stars to participate in the World Cup.”
The Finance Minister further reaffirmed government’s long-term commitment to boosting sports infrastructure and talent development, noting that plans are underway to build new stadia in selected regions.
Ghana will discover their group-stage opponents when the official World Cup draw takes place in Washington, DC, on December 5.
