The Black Stars have once again booked their spot at the FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 win against Comoros that ensured they finished at the top of Group I.

In November 2024, the nation was in shock when Ghana did not make it to the continental finals for the first time since 2004. Despite numerous calls for him to resign, Otto Addo chose not to step down as head coach.

“I’m not someone who can resign. If I had acted that way, I would never have become a player or a coach,” Addo stated. “If you understand my journey to reach this position, you wouldn’t even mention resignation.”

Addo, who took Ghana to Qatar 2022 during his initial tenure with the team, strongly believed he was the right individual to spearhead the revival.

With the support of a new coaching staff, he effectively guided the Black Stars through CAF qualifying, accumulating 25 points from ten matches in Group I.

Ghana secured their spot in the World Cup on the final qualifying day with Mohammed Kudus scoring the decisive goal against Comoros, despite tough competition from Madagascar. Jordan Ayew’s seven goals during qualifying significantly contributed to their success.

This will be Ghana’s fifth World Cup appearance, having first participated in Germany 2006. They aim to improve on their 2022 performance, where they were eliminated in the group stage.

Ghana’s best World Cup finish was in 2010, reaching the quarter-finals, thanks in part to Asamoah Gyan’s memorable goal against the USA in the Round of 16, which led to a thrilling quarter-final against Uruguay.

Ghana at the FIFA World Cup

First appearance: Germany 2006 Appearances: 5 (2006, 2010, 2014, 2022, 2026) Best result: Quarter-finals (2010)