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Ghana's 2026 World Cup Qualification Campaign
Ghana has enjoyed a robust run in the World Cup - Qualification Africa campaign for the 2026 World Cup 2026, finishing top of their group with an impressive 25 points from 10 matches. Their record of eight wins, one draw, and a single loss highlights a consistent and effective approach, bolstered by a strong goal difference of +17, having scored 23 and conceded just 6. At home, Ghana was particularly formidable, winning five matches and keeping four clean sheets, which surely pleased their fans who can now look forward to the tournament with optimism.
The campaign was marked by a solid defensive performance and a knack for scoring timely goals, with recent victories that included a convincing 5-0 thrashing of the Central African Republic. Their form, illustrated by the sequence WDWWW, suggests a team that knows how to bounce back and maintain momentum.
Looking ahead, Ghana will aim to translate this qualifying success into the World Cup itself, where they will face Panama at home in their opening group stage fixture. With their previous best finish being the quarter-finals in 2010, there’s a palpable sense of ambition and potential to make a significant impact on the world stage once again.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
25
PPG (last 5)
2.60
Squad pedigree
14 of 21 squad players (67%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 26Points trajectory
Rank 26FIFA world ranking
#82
Manager
Carlos Queiroz
Portugal
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Ghana's Form Story for World Cup 2026
Ghana's journey through the World Cup - Qualification Africa 2023/2025 has been impressively consistent, finishing top of their group with 25 points from 10 matches. Their record of 8 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 defeat, alongside a strong goal difference of +17, shows a team that drops points rarely and prefers to do so in the form of draws rather than losses.
Their recent form reads WDWWW, indicating a solid run with only one hiccup in the form of a draw. At home, Ghana have been particularly dominant, undefeated with 5 wins and 4 clean sheets, while they have also managed 3 away wins. The defence appears resolute, conceding only 6 goals overall, split evenly between home and away games.
Consistency is the name of the game here, with Ghana rarely allowing performances to dip. This steady form bodes well as they prepare to face Panama in the World Cup group stage, hoping to add to their proud history, which includes a quarter-final finish back in 2010.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Ghana's Home and Away Form in World Cup Qualification
Ghana's qualifying campaign for World Cup 2026 shows a side comfortable both at home and on foreign soil. At home, they've been particularly solid, winning all five matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding only three, alongside four clean sheets. Away from home, they remain competitive with three wins, one draw, and just a single defeat, matching their home goals conceded tally with three but scoring 11.
This balance suggests Ghana are not overly reliant on home advantage, combining disciplined defence with a steady goal output regardless of venue. Their ability to keep clean sheets more frequently at home may highlight a slight edge when playing in familiar surroundings, but their away resilience should not be underestimated as they prepare for the World Cup group stage opener at home against Panama.
Fipster's Record on Ghana
Fipster is still building its record on Ghana for the World Cup 2026 campaign, having not yet scored any predictions on their fixtures. This means we’re entering fresh territory with the Black Stars, and the model’s insights will soon be put to the test as Ghana kicks off their tournament journey.
Given Ghana’s solid qualification form, topping their group with eight wins, one draw, and just a single loss, the model will have plenty of interesting data to work with as the competition unfolds.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  L. ZigiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  J. AnangGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  B. AsareGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  A. SeiduDefender | Defender |  Rennes |  Ligue 1 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1185 | 6.96 |
| 4 |  J. AdjeteyDefender | Defender |  VfL Wolfsburg |  Bundesliga | 11 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 6.20 |
| 6 |  A. MuminDefender | Defender |  Rayo Vallecano |  La Liga | 8 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 6.28 |
| 14 |  G. MensahDefender | Defender |  Auxerre | Ligue 1 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 2333 | 6.85 |
| 17 |  A. BabaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  J. OpokuDefender | Defender |  Başakşehir |  Süper Lig | 32 | 0 | 1 | 2741 | 6.85 |
| 21 |  K. Peprah OppongDefender | Defender |  Nice | Ligue 1 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 2608 | 6.86 |
| 23 |  D. LuckassenDefender | Defender |  Pafos |  UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 |  M. SenayaDefender | Defender | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1784 | 6.88 |
| 3 |  Caleb Marfo YirenkyiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  T. ParteyMidfielder | Midfielder |  Villarreal | La Liga | 29 | 0 | 0 | 940 | 6.66 |
| 7 |  A. FatawuMidfielder | Midfielder |  Leicester |  Championship | 44 | 9 | 7 | 3726 | 6.87 |
| 8 |  K. SiboMidfielder | Midfielder |  Oviedo | La Liga | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1540 | 6.58 |
| 11 |  A. SemenyoMidfielder | Midfielder |  Manchester City |  Premier League | 20 | 10 | 3 | 1798 | 7.13 |
| 15 |  E. OwusuMidfielder | Midfielder | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2353 | 6.81 |
| 19 |  I. WilliamsMidfielder | Midfielder |  Athletic Club | La Liga | 27 | 3 | 4 | 1906 | 6.62 |
| 20 |  A. BoakyeMidfielder | Midfielder |  Saint Etienne | Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6.60 |
| 22 |  K. SulemanaMidfielder | Midfielder |  Atalanta |  Serie A | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1008 | 6.88 |
| 24 |  E. NuamahMidfielder | Midfielder |  Lyon | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 6.60 |
| 25 |  P. AduMidfielder | Midfielder |  Plzen |  Czech Liga | 29 | 7 | 1 | 1561 | 6.83 |
| 9 |  J. AyewAttacker | Attacker | Leicester | Championship | 45 | 6 | 3 | 2280 | 6.62 |
| 10 |  B. Thomas-AsanteAttacker | Attacker |  Coventry | Championship | 32 | 13 | 4 | 1880 | 7.02 |
| 13 |  C. Bonsu BaahAttacker | Attacker |  Al-Qadisiyah FC |  Pro League | 32 | 3 | 12 | 2679 | 7.26 |
