GhanaSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group LSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(L)2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026(D)2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group L in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 2Qualification |  Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 3Qualification |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4Qualification |  Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
2
Rennes
4
FC Basel 1893
6
Rayo Vallecano
14
Auxerre
17
PAOK
18
Başakşehir
21
Nice
23
26AuxerreMidfielders
3
FC Nordsjaelland
5
Villarreal
7
Leicester
8
Oviedo
11
Bournemouth
15Auxerre
20
Saint Etienne
24Ghana
25
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Key Players
Recent Results
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History of the Ghana national team
Founding and Early Years
The Ghana national team, nicknamed "the Black Stars," is governed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), founded in 1957, the year of the country's independence. It established itself in the 1960s-80s as one of the very top powers of African football.
Team Evolution
Driven by a pool of homegrown talent later exported to Europe's biggest leagues, Ghana's national team maintained its reputation as a competitive nation over time, despite going without a continental title for more than forty years.
Great Managers
Ghana built its continental golden age between the 1960s and 1980s with four Africa Cup of Nations titles. Carlos Queiroz, the experienced Portuguese head coach, now leads the Black Stars.
Iconic Players
Abedi Pelé, a three-time African Footballer of the Year and captain of the 1982 continental triumph, and Michael Essien, an iconic midfielder who played for Chelsea and Real Madrid, rank among the greatest stars of Ghanaian football. Asamoah Gyan remains the country's all-time top scorer and Africa's record World Cup goalscorer, while Jordan Ayew, the current captain, now carries that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Ghana have won four Africa Cup of Nations titles (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982). At the 2026 World Cup, Ghana were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Colombia (0-1), after finishing second in their group.
The Team Today
Under Carlos Queiroz, Ghana rank among the most respected nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking, chasing a fifth continental title that has eluded them since 1982.
Overall record
Based on the last 12 matches played
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Ghana News
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ghana's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Ghana's current standing?+
Ghana are currently 3 in World Cup 2026 with 4 points.
How many AFCON titles has Ghana won?+
Four: 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982.
Who is Ghana's captain?+
Jordan Ayew, the Black Stars' current captain.
How did Ghana's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Colombia (0-1).
Who is Ghana's current head coach?+
Carlos Queiroz, the experienced Portuguese head coach.
Who is Ghana's all-time top scorer?+
Asamoah Gyan, also Africa's record World Cup goalscorer.
When was the Ghana Football Association founded?+
The GFA was founded in 1957.