Ghana government releases over GHS 76 million to support Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

The Government of Ghana has disclosed that it has authorized, through the Ministry of Finance, the release of Seventy-Six Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-Six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Nineteen Ghana Cedis and Twenty Pesewas (GH₵ 76,466,919.20) to fund the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup campaign.

According to a release from the seat of government, in a bid to ensure a successful tournament for the senior national team in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, it has “released Fifty-Eight Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHS 58,929,500.00), which is the cedi equivalent of US$5,000,000.00, as an advance payment to facilitate preparations and cover the costs associated with the team’s participation in the group stages of the World Cup.”

In addition to the above, the Government of Ghana has released Seventeen Million, Five Hundred and Thirty-Seven Thousand, Four Hundred and Nineteen Ghana Cedis and Twenty Pesewas (GHS 17,537,419.20), the cedi equivalent of US$1,488,000.00, to settle outstanding debts in bonuses owed to the team.

The statement on Friday, June 12, 2026 from the Jubilee House read, “These payments are in fulfilment of the performance-based agreement established during the qualifying series. Under that arrangement, the team received 50% of their bonus during the qualifiers, with the remaining 50% contingent on successful qualification for the tournament.”

It continued, “Government remains steadfast in its support for the Black Stars and the development of sports in the country. We believe this timely release of funds will provide the stability and motivation needed for the technical team and players to focus on their core mandate: delivering success for the people of Ghana.”

The Black Stars will open their tournament on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, against Panama in Toronto, Canada. The government rallies for support for the team.

“We call on all Ghanaians to continue to offer their unwavering support to the Black Stars as they embark on this prestigious journey to the World Cup.”

Ghana will also play against giants England and Croatia in Group L.