Coach Carlos Queiroz has unveiled his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an extensive review process involving scouting, performance tracking and detailed player assessments across eligible candidates for the summer tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
In the goalkeeping department, the selection includes Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang, while Solomon Agbesi joins the group as an additional squad member for support roles.
At the back, Cyprus-based defender Derrick Luckassen earns a recall after stepping in for Alexander Djiku, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury expected to sideline him for at least six weeks.
A number of experienced names also feature prominently as Ghana national football team prepares for another World Cup run. Players such as Gideon Mensah, Baba Abdul Rahman, Thomas Partey, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Antoine Semenyo, Iñaki Williams and captain Jordan Ayew all retain their places for yet another appearance on football’s biggest stage.
At the same time, the squad also opens the door for several first-time World Cup selections. Jerome Opoku, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Abdul Mumin, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb Yirenkyi, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante and Prince Kwabena Adu are all set to experience their debut tournament involvement.
Preparations continue with a friendly against Wales scheduled in Cardiff on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. After that fixture, the team will travel to Washington to complete final preparations ahead of the tournament kickoff on June 11, 2026.
Ghana national football team will begin its World Cup campaign on June 17 against Panama, before group-stage meetings with England and Croatia in Group L.
Squad breakdown
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang
Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Derrick Luckassen
Midfielders: Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana
Forwards: Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu, Iñaki Williams, Jordan Ayew
