CAF · Black Stars

🇬🇭 Ghana

Group-stage focus — capable of upsets

4 · World Cup appearances
0 · World Cup titles
Quarter-final 2010 · Best finish
1957 · Founded
CAF

World Cup history

Ghana (Black Stars) has appeared at 4 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Quarter-final 2010. Founded in 1957, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the CAF pool, coached by Otto Addo.

  • World Cup appearances4
  • World Cup titles0
  • Best finishQuarter-final 2010
  • Head coachOtto Addo
  • Founded1957
  • FIFACAF
Squad

Star players

  • Mohammed Kudus
  • Thomas Partey
  • Jordan Ayew
  • Iñaki Williams
  • Antoine Semenyo
Outlook

Path to the trophy

Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.

FAQ

FAQ

Has Ghana won the World Cup?

Ghana has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Quarter-final 2010.

Who is the head coach of Ghana?

Otto Addo leads Ghana into FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many times has Ghana played in the World Cup?

Ghana has appeared 4 times in the FIFA World Cup.

Who are Ghana's star players?

Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Iñaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo.

What confederation does Ghana represent?

Ghana plays in the CAF confederation.

When does Ghana play in the World Cup 2026?

Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.

What is Ghana's nickname?

Black Stars

🇬🇭 Ghana

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