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World Cup 2026 · Group L · FIFA #74
Ghana
- Group
- L
- FIFA Rank
- #74
- Pot
- 4
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group L · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏴 England | #4 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | #11 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇵🇦 Panama | #33 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | #74 | 4 |
Ghana's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 23:00 UTC
🇬🇭 Ghana vs 🇵🇦 Panama
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
· Toronto · capacity 45,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Panama's team page →
Matchday 2 · 20:00 UTC
🏴 England vs 🇬🇭 Ghana
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
· Foxborough · capacity 65,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See England's team page →
Matchday 3 · 21:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Croatia vs 🇬🇭 Ghana
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
· Philadelphia · capacity 67,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Croatia's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-2-3-1 in possession
Pivot
Thomas Partey
Attacking focus
Iñaki Williams · Jordan Ayew
Identity
Counter-driven Black Stars marshalled by Partey with Iñaki Williams running in behind
Ghana squad · 26
Provisional 2026 World Cup squad. Tap any player for their profile.
Head coach
Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz, the vastly experienced Portuguese coach, took charge of Ghana and guided the Black Stars to the finals with a disciplined, counter-attacking side around captain Jordan Ayew.
Goalkeepers 3
Defenders 9
Midfielders 6
Forwards 8
Ghana at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 (incl. 2026) | Quarter-final |
How to watch Ghana
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: GTV · SuperSport
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Ghana
Ghana World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Ghana play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Ghana's tournament begins Jun 17, 2026 against Panama at Toronto Stadium, Toronto (23:00 UTC).
Who is Ghana's coach at World Cup 2026?
Carlos Queiroz.
What group is Ghana in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group L with England, Croatia, Panama.
What is Ghana's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#74 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 4.
Has Ghana ever reached a World Cup Quarter-final?
Ghana's best finish is Quarter-final. They have appeared at 5 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Ghana's captain at World Cup 2026?
Jordan Ayew.
Where can I watch Ghana's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; GTV · SuperSport in Ghana.