Teams · Group L
Ghana
Black Stars
Ghana came within a missed penalty of the 2010 semifinals, the closest an African side had come before Morocco's 2022 run. The Black Stars remain one of the continent's most storied teams.
Key facts
- Confederation
- Africa (CAF)
- Group
- Group L · power-ranked #3 of 4
- World Cup titles
- 0
- Best finish
- Quarterfinals (2010)
- Qualified via
- CAF qualifying
- Power rating (PWR)
- 72 · Elo 1700
- Manager
- Carlos Queiroz
Players to watch
- Jordan Ayew — Captain, forward (Leicester City)
- Thomas Partey — Midfield
- Antoine Semenyo — Winger (Manchester City)
Group L opponents
Group-stage fixtures
2026 outlook
Ghana will look to rediscover their 2010 magic and reach the knockout rounds again from Group L.
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