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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Ghanaian football fans for the passion, colour, and energy they bring to the global stage, following the Black Stars qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana have qualified for #FIFAWorldCup 26!#WeAre26 pic.twitter.com/VwZc0EqKlB

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he is eagerly looking forward to discovering Ghanas group-stage opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has congratulated the Black Stars following their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The four-time African champions sealed their place at next year’s global tournament with a decisive victory on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, finishing top of Group I with 25 points.In a video message shared shortly after the qualification, Dr. Bawumia lauded the team’s achievement and expressed national pride over Ghana’s return to the world’s biggest football stage."It's @FIFAWorldCup number 5! Congratulations to the @GhanaBlackstars, for qualifying Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We are Ghana!"We are coming!" he declared.It's @FIFAWorldCup number 5!Congratulations to the @GhanaBlackstars, for qualifying Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.We are Ghana! We are coming! pic.twitter.com/hbxJuoY86W— Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) October 12, 2025 After a group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Otto Addo’s side will be determined to make a stronger impression when the tournament kicks off next year.The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking Ghana’s fifth appearance in the competition following previous participations in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022.

The Black Stars of Ghana confirmed their place at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.Ghana becomes the fifth African country to snatch qualification to the biggest soccer mundial next year after Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria.The West African football giants narrowly defeated Comoros on home turf, thanks Mohammed Kudus strike in the second half of the crucial game.Ghana, who are four time winners of the AFCON also becomes the 21st country and 18th non-host to book their place at next years global showpiece.The 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format, giving Africa a record nine automatic slots.Having secured their fifth World Cup qualification, the Black Stars will be hoping to make a meaningful impact at the mundial next year.Ghana secured their first World Cup qualification in 2006 and has since established themselves as a strong force at the mundial, making quarterfinal appearance at the 2010 edition in South Africa.Since their maiden World Cup appearance in 2006, the Black Stars has only missed one tournament (2018 in Russia), having competed in 2006, 2010, 2014 and in 2022.The Black Stars will now turn their attention to the group stage draw on December 5, where they will discover their opponents for the tournament.

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino congratulates Black Stars for qualifying for the FIFA World Cup in USA, Mexico, and Canada. pic.twitter.com/HQlehajSgL

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Ghana have officially secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the 21st nation and 18th non-host to book their place at next year’s global showpiece.The Black Stars’ qualification was confirmed following their 1-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, sealing their fifth appearance at football’s biggest stage. Ghana also becomes the fifth African nation to qualify, joining Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria.The 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format, giving Africa a record nine automatic slots.Ghana’s qualification marks a major comeback under coach Otto Addo, who guided the team to their second successive World Cup. The Black Stars will now turn their attention to the group stage draw on December 5, where they will discover their opponents for the tournament.It will be Ghana’s fifth World Cup appearance, having previously competed in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022, with their best performance coming in 2010 when they reached the quarterfinals.

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[caption id="attachment_1262084" align="alignnone" width="612"] BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Benjamin Asare of Ghana at Gtech Community Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)[/caption]Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare will write a new chapter in his remarkable journey as he makes his World Cup debut for Ghana, one of Africas proudest footballing nations.Since making his international debut on March 21, 2025 against Chad, where Ghana sealed a commanding 5-0 victory at the Accra Sports Stadium, Benjamin Asare has brought calm and assurance to the Black Stars' last line of defense.This evening, as Ghana edged Comoros 1-0 in front of jubilant home fans, Benjamin Asare was once again pivotal. He made decent saves, his quick reflexes and brave stops kept Ghana ahead, winning cheers from every corner of the stadium. His steady performances since making his first start in the qualifiers have helped Ghana secure their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Asare proudly carries the torch for domestic-based players, proving that talent nurtured in the Ghana Premier League can soar onto the global stage.

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Defender Kojo Peprah Oppong marked a special moment in his career on Sunday night, making his Ghana debut in the Black Stars’ 1-0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Nice defender earned his first national team call-up this month after an impressive campaign in the French Ligue 1, where his consistent performances caught the attention of the technical team.Although Oppong did not feature in Ghana’s 5-0 win over the Central African Republic last Wednesday in Morocco, he was introduced in the second half against Comoros, making his first appearance in front of the home fans.His composed showing added stability to the backline as Ghana held on to secure the crucial victory that confirmed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The debut marks another milestone in the young defender’s steady rise, and he will now be looking to cement his place in Otto Addo’s plans ahead of the global showpiece in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

When the final whistle blew at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night, jubilation swept across the nation. Ghana had defeated Comoros 1-0, thanks to a decisive strike from Mohammed Kudus , to top Group I and book their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.