The Black Stars have secured qualification to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 before kicking a ball in their final Group L fixture against Croatia, following results elsewhere that confirmed Ghana's place in the knockout stage.
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Smith, led a high-powered government delegation to the Black Stars camp on Thursday to congratulate the team on their World Cup campaign and relay a message from President John Dramani Mahama ahead of Saturday’s decisive Group L game against Croatia.
Ghana will depart Rhode Island for Philadelphia on Thursday as Ghana prepare for their crucial FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Croatia on Saturday.
The Black Stars of Ghana held a recovery training session at Bryant University on Wednesday, 24 hours after grinding out a 0-0 draw with England at Gillette Stadium to stay joint top of World Cup Group L.
The Black Stars remain unbeaten in any fixture against the Three Lions of England after holding them to a 0-0 draw in the second game of the Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante insists Ghana will carry no pressure into Tuesday’s World Cup showdown with England at Boston Stadium, saying the team’s self-belief and sense of purpose outweigh outside expectations.
