Ghana allocates $13m to Black Stars ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Black Stars will receive GH150 million ($13.68 million) from the government to fund 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 reflects the governments ongoing commitment to supporting national teams in major international tournaments and promoting sports development across the country."The governments sustained investment in sports has yielded impressive results, with the Black Stars qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup," he said."An amount of GH150 million has been allocated for the Black Stars to participate in the World Cup."Ghana will learn its opponents at the World Cup during the official draw in Washington, DC, on December 5.The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature 48 teams, will offer a record $652 million in prize money, up from $440 million in Qatar 2022.Each team will receive a fixed amount based on the stage they reach, as outlined below:Group Stage: Teams eliminated will receive $10 million each.Round of 32 and Round of 16: $13 million and $15 million, respectively.Top Finishers: Winners will earn $50 million, runners-up $35 million, third place $32 million, and fourth place $30 million.