Ghana has qualified to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico; it is Ghana’s fifth time qualifying to the grand tournament.

Speaking at an event organized by Chinese Car Maker GWM (Great Wall Motors), the Sports Minister sounded confident about Ghana’s chances of achieving big things at the 2026 World Cup.

“We did not go there [to the Asia Tour to play games against Japan and South Korea] only to win, we went there to learn so we have learnt something and we are more than prepared for next year’s Mundial and we will come back with something great” Kofi Adams said.

Sports Minister Kofi Adams

Ghana’s best performance at the World Cup was at the 2010 edition by making it to the quarterfinal stage but the Black Stars have failed to progress beyond the group stage since.

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku (left) and Sports Minister Kofi Adams

The Sports Minister’s statement comes in the wake of Ghana losing 2-0 to Japan and 1-0 to South Korea in the Kirin Challenge Cup this month.

Black Stars celebrate qualification to 2026 FIFA World Cup Photo Courtesy: GFA