Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Black Stars compete in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Otto Addo, captain André Ayew. CAF qualifier.
Ghana's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked #70 in the world, Ghana are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
Ghana face a stacked Group K: the average opponent ranking is #54, -16 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Ghana: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group K is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Ghana match of the World Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 against Belgium at NRG Stadium.
Group K draw analysis
FIFA Ranking, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Ghana face in Group K.
| Team | FIFA Rank | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana (this page) | #70 | CAF |
| Belgium | #8 | UEFA |
| Turkey | #25 | UEFA |
| Solomon Islands | #130 | OFC |
Ghana 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Ghana World Cup history
Ghana have appeared at 5 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Quarter-finals (2010). Across the last five tournaments they recorded: Group, DNQ, QF, Group, Group, including 1 occasion when they failed to qualify.
Get Ghana data via API
// Fetch Ghana World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=ghana',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Ghana in at the 2026 World Cup?
Ghana is in Group K alongside Belgium, Turkey, Solomon Islands. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group K is #54.
Who is Ghana's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Otto Addo manages Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with André Ayew as captain.
What is Ghana's best World Cup finish?
Ghana's best FIFA World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (2010). They have appeared in 5 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: Group, DNQ, QF, Group, Group.
Who are Ghana's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain André Ayew leads a squad whose standout names include Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Ghana qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CAF qualifier. They came through the CAF qualifying pathway.
What is Ghana's current FIFA Ranking?
Ghana are ranked #70 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked #70 in the world, Ghana are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
What are Ghana's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Ghana face a stacked Group K: the average opponent ranking is #54, -16 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots. Ranked #70 in the world, Ghana are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
How can I get Ghana fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Ghana World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Ghana going back to their first tournament.
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