Ghana World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA GHA · Group L · Head coach: Queiroz Manuel Brito Leal DE Carlos
Black Stars return after 2022's group stage. Ghana's 2010 quarter-final remains Africa's benchmark alongside Morocco 2022. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Ghana travel with 26 players in Group L, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group L. Ghana need points vs Panama and Ghana vs England is the global fixture. Queiroz Manuel Brito Leal DE Carlos leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-2-3-1, athletic wide play, Premier League-heavy squad and set-piece aerial power.
CAF qualifying. Ghana's Kumasi and European diaspora talent delivered. 2022. group stage; quarter-finals 2010. FIFA's published shirt names include SEMENYO, FATAWU, AYEW and ASANTE among the 26 call-ups. 7 players were listed with French clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 ZIGI (FC St. Gallen (SUI)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Kudus vs England full-backs. Ghana's best route to points. Round of 16; quarter-finals repeat of 2010 is the dream.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | ZIGI | FC St. Gallen (SUI) |
| 2 | DF | SEIDU | Stade Rennais FC (FRA) |
| 3 | MF | CALEB | FC Nordsjælland (DEN) |
| 4 | DF | ADJETEY | VfL Wolfsburg (GER) |
| 5 | MF | THOMAS | Villarreal CF (ESP) |
| 6 | DF | SULEMAN | Rayo Vallecano (ESP) |
| 7 | FW | FATAWU | Leicester City FC (ENG) |
| 8 | MF | SIBO | Real Oviedo (ESP) |
| 9 | FW | AYEW | Leicester City FC (ENG) |
| 10 | FW | ASANTE | Coventry City FC (ENG) |
| 11 | MF | SEMENYO | Manchester City FC (ENG) |
| 12 | GK | ANANG | St Patrick's Athletic FC (IRL) |
| 13 | FW | BAAH | Al Qadsiah FC (KSA) |
| 14 | DF | MENSAH | AJ Auxerre (FRA) |
| 15 | MF | OWUSU | AJ Auxerre (FRA) |
| 16 | GK | ASARE | Hearts Of Oak SC (GHA) |
| 17 | DF | BABA | PAOK Saloniki (GRE) |
| 18 | DF | OPOKU | Ba ş ak ş ehir FK (TUR) |
| 19 | FW | WILLIAMS | Athletic Club (ESP) |
| 20 | MF | BOAKYE | AS Saint-Etienne (FRA) |
| 21 | DF | PEPRAH | OGC Nice (FRA) |
| 22 | FW | KAMALDEEN | Atalanta Bergamo (ITA) |
| 23 | DF | LUCKASSEN | Pafos FC (CYP) |
| 24 | FW | NUAMAH | Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) |
| 25 | FW | ADU | FC Viktoria Plze ň (CZE) |
| 26 | DF | SENEYA | AJ Auxerre (FRA) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Black Stars are on Ghana's official 2026 roster?
Ghana (GHA) submitted 26 players on 2026-06-03 for another shot at a deep run. England, Croatia and Panama form Group L, and upset-minded call-ups are on the published shirt list with clubs.
Who is Ghana's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Queiroz Manuel Brito Leal DE Carlos (Portugal) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-2-3-1, athletic wide play, Premier League-heavy squad and set-piece aerial power.
Which players stand out on Ghana's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include SEMENYO, FATAWU, AYEW and ASANTE. Fans and media often watch Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams, and FIFA's sheet lists SEMENYO, FATAWU, AYEW and ASANTE among the call-ups. Ghana registered 8 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full Ghana World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Ghana squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Ghana's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.