Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus says the Black Stars are fully prepared to take on England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team’s qualification alone is “a big statement” of their intentions ahead of next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Kudus, who has become a key figure at Tottenham Hotspur since joining from West Ham United last summer, is expected to play a leading role for Ghana in Group L, where the four-time African champions will face England, Croatia and Panama. The Black Stars will meet the Three Lions on June 23 at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
Speaking at a press conference, Kudus said facing England is an opportunity the team is embracing with confidence. “I think to qualify for the World Cup alone is a big statement from us and shows what we can do,” he said when asked about the fixture at a press conference. “Definitely we will prepare towards that and it is good to have England in the group.”
The 25-year-old, who has two goals and six assists in 14 Premier League starts for Spurs this season, noted that many of Ghana’s players are familiar with English football, with several of them playing in or against Premier League sides. “We are playing against most of the players in the country here, so we are pretty much aware of the side we are facing and the quality they have, but we will definitely be up for it and ready,” he added.
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