Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed full confidence in his squad ahead of Ghanaâ??s opening Group L match against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana begin their campaign at the BMO Field with kick-off set for 23:00 GMT, as they target a return to the knockout stages for the first time since 2010.Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Queiroz underlined the unpredictable nature of football while stressing that results are ultimately determined

Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has called on Antoine Semenyo to play a decisive role in guiding the Black Stars through Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana have been drawn alongside Croatia, England and Panama in a demanding group, with expectations rising on the Bournemouth forward following the injury setback to Mohammed Kudus and concerns over captain Jordan Ayewâ??s recent form.Badu, who earned 78 caps for the Black Stars, believes Semenyoâ??s blend

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his squadâ??s adaptability and commitment to team cohesion as the Black Stars prepare to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama on Wednesday night.The five-time African champions, competing at their fifth World Cup, begin their Group L journey at BMO Field, with kick-off set for 23:00 GMT against the Central American side.Speaking to the media on the eve of the match, the 73-year-old highlighted the positive response

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew is on the verge of making history when the Black Stars take on Panama in their opening Group L encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.The experienced forward is expected to become the oldest player ever to represent Ghana at a FIFA World Cup, surpassing the previous record held by Denis Odoi.Ayew will be aged 34 years and 279 days at kickoff, eclipsing Odoi's mark of 34 years and 185 days, which was set during Ghana's clash with South

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed that they will showcase their quality and strength when they take on Panama in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup. The Black Stars will open their campaign against the Central American side at the BMO Field in Toronto later tonight.Speaking to the press on Tuesday, Queiroz spoke highly of his opponents, describing Panama as a very organised and experienced team.However, the 73-year-old said Ghana have a lot of tools in their

Ghana forward Inaki Williams has made it clear that the opening fixture against Panama will be pivotal to the Black Stars' hopes of making an impact at the 2026 World Cup.Speaking ahead of Wednesday's Group L clash at BMO Field in Toronto, the Athletic Bilbao striker acknowledged the weight of expectation but insisted the team is ready to rise to the challenge."Our first game is important because it is what will give us confidence," Williams said."We need

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup has surpassed the one-million spectator mark inside stadiums, hailing the achievement as another sign of the tournamentâ??s growing global appeal.Infantino shared the milestone on social media, posing alongside the competitionâ??s one-millionth fan, Aaron Bren, while holding a commemorative board marking the occasion.The FIFA chief described the achievement as a reflection of the passion and enthusiasm

As Ghana prepare to launch their 2026 World Cup campaign against Panama, forward Inaki Williams has issued a rallying cry to his teammates, urging them to embrace the pressure and seize the opportunity to create history.Speaking ahead of Wednesday's Group L opener at BMO Field in Toronto, the Athletic Bilbao striker acknowledged the weight of expectation that comes with wearing the Black Stars jersey but insisted the squad is ready to rise to the challenge."We need to

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed that his team will go into their World Cup 2026 opening match against Panama determined to bag all three points. Speaking in a pre-match interview ahead of the Group L meeting, the veteran Portuguese tactician noted that the game is a must-win for his side.â??It's a must-win game [against Panama. I don't remember in my life any game I played that wasn't a must-win. Our value is based on results, and the only medicine

Panama captain Anibal Godoy has expressed his determination ahead of his country's opening Group L encounter against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting he is ready to give his all for the national team.The experienced midfielder is expected to play a key role as Panama begins their campaign against the Black Stars on Wednesday, June 17, in a match that could prove crucial to both teams' hopes of progressing from the group.Speaking before the highly anticipated

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has issued a passionate rallying cry to Ghana fans, urging them to create an intimidating atmosphere for their must-win Group L match against Panama.Acknowledging the difficult task ahead, Queiroz did not sugarcoat the pressure facing his team. He made it clear that the squad understands the high stakes of the upcoming game."We know where we are; we know the size of the mountain that we have in front of us that we have to climb," Queiroz

Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen has admitted his side will face a tough challenge when they take on Ghana in their opening Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17.The Central American nation enters the tournament full of confidence after significant progress under the Danish manager. Despite having a strong team, Christiansen believes his team must be prepared for a difficult battle against the Black Stars."We have seen the matches here at the

Panama captain Aníbal Godoy says the squad is determined to make history when they face Ghana in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.The experienced midfielder spoke with confidence during Panama's official pre-match press conference in Toronto, insisting the team is ready to translate its encouraging preparations into a strong performance against the Black Stars.Godoy pointed to Panama's recent friendly draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina as

Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen has expressed confidence in his team's chances against Ghana while acknowledging the challenge that awaits them in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Central Americans arrived in Toronto on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Group L clash at Toronto Stadium after completing their final training session at their Nottawasaga base camp.Speaking at the official pre-match press conference, Christiansen praised the Black Stars'

For 85 minutes at MetLife Stadium, Senegal's World Cup opener against France was a story of what might have been.Nicolas Jackson had hit the post. Ismaila Sarr had blazed over from point-blank range. The chances came and went, and the Lions of Teranga were left to chase a French side that had found its rhythm through Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola.Then, in the fifth minute of stoppage time, a teenager who wasn't even born when Senegal last faced France at a World

Thomas Partey's absence has left Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz with his biggest tactical decision ahead of the Black Stars' opening 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against Panama, but his only match in charge offers a strong indication of how he could reshape the midfield.The Villarreal midfielder was ruled out after losing his appeal against Canada's decision to deny him entry into the country, forcing Queiroz to rethink the heart of his team just hours before kickoff.In

Ghana's Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged the Black Stars to play with courage, unity and determination as they prepare to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama.The Vice President delivered the message during a visit to Ghana's team hotel in Toronto on Tuesday, where she met the players, technical team and officials ahead of Wednesday's crucial Group L opener at BMO Field.Conveying the goodwill of President John Dramani

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku believes the Black Stars are ready to "rewrite the story" as they prepare to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama on Wednesday.Speaking during Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang's visit to the team's hotel in Toronto, Okraku expressed confidence that the players and technical team are fully prepared to meet the expectations of Ghanaians."One thing is very clear,

Thomas Partey's bid to secure entry into Canada ahead of Ghana's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was dismissed after a Federal Court judge concluded that the midfielder had failed to meet the legal requirements for emergency relief.Justice Roger R. Lafreniere delivered the ruling on Tuesday, rejecting Partey's motion and allowing Canada's decision to deny him entry to remain in force.Here are the key reasons behind the decision:1. The court could not

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has been dealt a major blow ahead of the Black Stars' opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Thomas Partey lost his appeal against Canada's decision to deny him entry into the country.The Canadian court's ruling means Partey will play no part in Wednesday's Group L clash against Panama in Toronto, depriving Queiroz of one of his most experienced players for Ghana's tournament opener.The Portuguese coach had remained