FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated Ghana on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
The Black Stars on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium secured their place in the Mundial, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Ghana finished as Group I winners with 25 points.
Following the qualification, the world football governing body boss, in a video, congratulated the four-time African champion.
"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 teh greatest FIFA World Cup ever in 20226 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
"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!"
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino congratulates Black Stars for qualifying for the FIFA World Cup in USA, Mexico, and Canada. pic.twitter.com/HQlehajSgL
— Muftawu Nabila Abdulai (@Muftawu_Nabila) October 12, 2025
Having fallen short at the group stage during the 2022 edition in Qatar, Otto Addo’s men will be determined to make a deeper run at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ghana has previously participated in the 2006. 2010, 2014 and 2022 World Cups, respectively.
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