Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams is urging the 2026 World Cup host nations to relax entry requirements for fans hoping to travel for the global showpiece.
The tournament, to be jointly staged by the United States, Canada and Mexico, kicks off on June 11 with an expanded 48-team format. However, Adams believes that stringent visa procedures could deny many passionate supporters the chance to witness the spectacle.
He noted that ordinary fans may struggle to meet demands such as proof of property ownership, marriage, dependants or strong financial backing.
“I may be a sports fan and may not have any tie to anybody [no marriage, no kids], does that mean I shouldn’t go and watch the World Cup?" Mr Adams said.
Adams appealed to authorities to make exemptions in the spirit of global inclusion and celebration of the sport.
“America believes in recreation and the rights of persons, so you cannot continue to put so many restrictions on people who want to go and watch the World Cup.
“Certain things must be relaxed because of the World Cup," the Member of Parliament for Buem Constituency added.
Ghana open their group campaign against Panama on June 17, before locking horns with England on June 23 and wrapping up the group stage against Croatia on June 27.
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