Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has unveiled his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with captain Jordan Ayew, midfielder Thomas Partey and forward Inaki Williams among the headline names selected for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Black Stars will be making their fifth appearance at the World Cup and Queiroz has opted for a squad that combines experienced internationals with several emerging talents as Ghana aims to make a deep run on football’s biggest stage.
Among the goalkeepers, Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang have been chosen to provide competition for the starting role, with all three expected to play important supporting roles during the campaign.
At the back, the Portuguese coach has retained a core of experienced defenders, including Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu and Abdul Mumin. They are joined by younger options such as Kojo Peprah Oppong and Marvin Senaya, while Derrick Luckassen and Jerome Opoku add further depth to the defensive unit.
🫶🏾 26 Men. One Mission! 🇬🇭🏆
👤 Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico. 🌍
🗓️ The campaign begins on 17 June against Panama in Toronto, followed by a clash with England in Boston on 23 June and Croatia in… pic.twitter.com/qLCpZwuGxn
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) June 1, 2026
The midfield will revolve around Thomas Partey, whose leadership and experience are expected to be crucial in high-pressure matches. Supporting him are Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye and Caleb Yirenkyi, giving Ghana a blend of defensive discipline, technical quality and athleticism in central areas.
In attack, Queiroz has assembled one of Ghana’s most exciting forward lines in recent years. Jordan Ayew will captain the side, while Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo and Ernest Nuamah are expected to provide the primary goal threat. Kamaldeen Sulemana and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku offer pace and creativity from wide positions, with Brandon Thomas-Asante, Christopher Bonsu Baah and Prince Kwabena Adu completing the attacking contingent.
Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang.
Defenders: Derrick Luckassen, Abdul Mumin, Jonas Adjetey, Gideon Mensah, Baba Abdul Rahman, Alidu Seidu, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya.
Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Elisha Owusu, Caleb Yirenkyi, Augustine Boakye.
Forwards: Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Prince Kwabena Adu, Ernest Nuamah, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Brandon Thomas-Asante.
