Ghana vs Solomon Islands
Ghana vs Solomon Islands preview
Ghana vs Solomon Islands pits Ghana (FIFA #70) against Solomon Islands (#130) in Group K on Monday, June 22, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. Ghana go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Solomon Islands have debut as their World Cup high-water mark.
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500) is the open-roof home of the New York Giants, New York Jets (NFL). It sits 2m above sea level in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford). June/July temperatures in New York average a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Ghana have appeared at 5 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Group, DNQ, QF, Group, Group). Solomon Islands have appeared at 1 World Cups (last five: Debut). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Ghana vs Solomon Islands — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Ghana | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #70 | #130 |
| Confederation | CAF | OFC |
| WC appearances | 5 | 1 |
| Best WC finish | Quarter-finals (2010) | Debut |
| Last 5 WCs | Group, DNQ, QF, Group, Group | Debut |
| Captain | André Ayew | Micah Lea'alafa |
| Manager | Otto Addo | Felipe Vega-Arango |
| Players to watch | Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo | Micah Lea'alafa, James Naka, Raphael Lea'i |
Get live Ghana vs Solomon Islands data
// Fetch live data for Ghana vs Solomon Islands
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-22',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ghana vs Solomon Islands at the 2026 World Cup?
Ghana vs Solomon Islands is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, kicking off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).
What stage is Ghana vs Solomon Islands?
Ghana vs Solomon Islands is a Group Stage fixture in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Ghana vs Solomon Islands?
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500, opened 2010, open roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford) hosts Ghana vs Solomon Islands.
Who is favoured to win Ghana vs Solomon Islands?
Ghana go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #70, with Solomon Islands ranked #130. Ghana's best World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (2010); Solomon Islands's is Debut. Live odds for Ghana vs Solomon Islands are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Ghana vs Solomon Islands?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Ghana vs Solomon Islands in my timezone?
Ghana vs Solomon Islands kicks off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Ghana vs Solomon Islands stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-22) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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