FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he is eagerly looking forward to discovering Ghana’s group-stage opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Black Stars, four-time African champions, sealed their qualification for the global showpiece on Sunday night with a 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium. The win confirmed Ghana’s place at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In a congratulatory video message, Infantino lauded the Black Stars for securing their fifth World Cup appearance.
"Congratulations to the Black Stars on reaching the FIFA World Cup for the fifth time in history. Your fans will bring colours, style and passion to the greatest FIFA World Cup ever in 20226 in Canada, Mexico and the United States," he said.
"We expect that your team will establish more global stars to follow in the footsteps of the famous team that made the quarterfinals of the tournament in South Africa in 2010, but for now, enjoy this special moment, and we cannot wait to see who the Black Stars will face when we have the final tournament draw on the 5th of December.
"See you very soon and well. Congratulations," Infantino added.
The 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts on December 5.
Ghana topped Group I with 25 points to book their ticket to next year’s competition.
After exiting at the group stage of the 2022 edition in Qatar, Otto Addo’s men will aim for a stronger performance at the 2026 tournament.
The West African nation has previously featured at the 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022 World Cups.
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