Ghana World Cup History: Black Stars Record, 2010 QF & All Appearances
Quick answer: Ghana have 4 World Cup appearances (2006–2022). Best finish: quarter-finals in 2010. They have never won the World Cup.
Ghana, the Black Stars, made their FIFA World Cup debut in 2006 and quickly became one of Africa's most exciting teams. In just their second tournament in 2010, Ghana became only the third African nation to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
See also: Has Ghana won the World Cup? and the Ghana team page.
Ghana World Cup Record
| Year | Host | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Germany | Round of 16 |
| 2010 | South Africa | Quarter-finals |
| 2014 | Brazil | Group stage |
| 2022 | Qatar | Group stage |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 4 |
| Matches | 15 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Goals scored | 18 |
2006: Impressive Debut
Ghana's first World Cup in Germany was a statement: - Beat Czech Republic 2-0 - Beat USA 2-1 - Lost 3-0 to Brazil in the Round of 16
Sulley Muntari scored Ghana's first-ever World Cup goal.
2010: Quarter-Final Heartbreak
The 2010 campaign in South Africa captured hearts worldwide: - Beat USA 2-1 in the Round of 16 (Asamoah Gyan, extra time) - Lost to Uruguay on penalties in the quarter-finals after Luis Suárez's handball on the goal line and Gyan's missed penalty
Ghana were minutes from becoming the first African team in a World Cup semi-final.
Legendary Players
- Asamoah Gyan — Africa's all-time World Cup top scorer (6 goals)
- Michael Essien — midfield powerhouse
- Stephen Appiah — captain of the golden generation
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana world cup history — how many times?
Four appearances: 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022.
Has Ghana won the World Cup?
No. Best finish: quarter-finals in 2010.
What is Ghana's best World Cup moment?
Beating USA in the 2010 Round of 16 and nearly reaching the semi-finals against Uruguay.