2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana billed to play Panama, England and Croatia in Group L

By Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

The Black Stars of Ghana will engage Panama, England and Croatia in Group L of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.

The Black Stars were handed this difficult group during the recent draw which took place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, USA on December 5, 2025.

Coach Otto Addo who led the Black Stars to qualify for their fifth FIFA World Cup said after the draw that his side would be ready for the challenge ahead.

“It is a tough group full of experienced teams but the Black will be ready for the battle ahead” he said.

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan was a special guest at the colourful draw ceremony. The top striker featured prominently in the Germany 2006, South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup competitions. He described Group L as a tricky one.

“Well it is a tricky group but I expect the Black Stars to qualify from the group” he noted.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams this time around. It will start from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026.

The Black Stars will take on Panama in their opening group game on June 17, 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, USA.

It will be followed by a crunchy duel agianst the Three Lions of England on June 23, 2026 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.

Their last group game will be against Croatia on June 27, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA.

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