Carlos Queiroz’s Official Ghana Squad For The 2026 FIFA World Cup
Iñaki Williams and Antoine Semenyo will lead a talented Ghana squad arriving at the World Cup with major ambitions and a dangerous new generation.
Ghana wants to compete again among the world’s best
The Ghana national team officially confirmed its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz selected a 28-player roster for the final preparation stage ahead of the tournament, where the Black Stars hope to once again establish themselves as one of Africa’s strongest national teams.
After recently falling to Mexico in a friendly played mostly with domestic-based players, Ghana began its training camp in Cardiff focused on a warm-up match against Wales before traveling to the World Cup.
Ghana’s official squad for the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers
Benjamín Asare — Accra Hearts of Oak FC (Ghana Premier League)
Lawrence Ati-Zigi — St. Gallen (Swiss Super League)
Joseph Anang — St Patrick’s Athletic (League of Ireland)
Salomon Agbasi — Accra Hearts of Oak FC (Ghana Premier League)
Paul Reverson — Ajax (Eredivisie)
Defenders
Baba Abdul Rahman — PAOK (Greek Super League)
Gideon Mensah — Auxerre (Ligue 1)
Marvin Senaya — Auxerre (Ligue 1)
Alidu Seidu — Rennes (Ligue 1)
Abdul Mumin — Rayo Vallecano (LaLiga)
Jerome Opoku — Istanbul Basaksehir (Turkish Super Lig)
Jonas Adjetey — Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
Kojo Oppong Preprah — Nice (Ligue 1)
Alexander Djiku — Spartak Moscow (Russian Premier League)
Midfielders
Elisha Owusu — Auxerre (Ligue 1)
Thomas Partey — Villarreal (LaLiga)
Kwasi Sibo — Real Oviedo (LaLiga Hypermotion)
Augustine Boakye — Saint-Étienne (Ligue 1)
Caleb Yirenkyi — Nordsjælland (Danish Superliga)
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku — Leicester City (Premier League)
Kamal Deen Sulemana — Atalanta (Serie A)
Forwards
Christopher Bonsu Baah — Al Qadisiah (Saudi Pro League)
Ernest Nuamah — Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1)
Antoine Semenyo — Manchester City (Premier League)
Brandon Thomas-Asante — Coventry City (Championship)
Prince Kwabena Adu — Viktoria Plzen (Czech League)
Iñaki Williams — Athletic Club (LaLiga)
Jordan Ayew — Leicester City (Premier League)
Head Coach
Carlos Queiroz
Players to watch
Ghana’s biggest attacking hopes will rest on Iñaki Williams and Antoine Semenyo, two players arriving at the World Cup in outstanding form.
The Athletic Club forward has become one of the emotional and footballing leaders of the national team, while Semenyo enters the tournament after establishing himself as an important figure in the Premier League.
With speed, physicality, and the ability to thrive in open spaces, both attackers could become a nightmare matchup for opposing defenses throughout the competition.
Important returns for the Black Stars
One of the most notable aspects of the squad announcement is the return of several key players who had been absent for months due to injuries or technical decisions.
Among them are Baba Abdul Rahman, who had not been called up since September 2023, as well as Ernest Nuamah and Abdul Mumin, both back after recovering from serious ligament injuries.
In addition, young Ajax goalkeeper Paul Reverson was included for a deeper evaluation after impressing in the Dutch youth system.
The Black Stars arrive at the World Cup determined to compete once again at the highest international level and recover the prestige built by previous historic generations.
Placed in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia, the African side will open its campaign against Panama in Toronto before facing two massive European challenges.
With a blend of youth, international experience, and attacking talent, Ghana hopes to become one of the most dangerous African teams in the entire tournament once again.
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