Ghana’s senior national team, the Ghana national football team, have begun the next phase of their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations after arriving in the United States ahead of the tournament.
The squad flew out from Cardiff on Wednesday afternoon and touched down in Washington, D.C. later in the evening at around 21:00 local time, where officials from the Ghana High Commission received them.
Their arrival follows a 1-1 draw against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, a result seen as part of the team’s gradual build-up as they sharpen tactics and assess squad readiness ahead of the global competition.
Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to lead the team back into training on Thursday as preparations intensify for the tournament, which kicks off on June 11, 2026.
The Black Stars are also expected to feature in another friendly match before beginning their Group L campaign, which will see them face Panama in Toronto, England in Boston, and Croatia in Philadelphia.
The team’s relocation to the U.S. marks a key stage in their final preparations as they fine-tune strategy, fitness, and squad coordination ahead of the World Cup.
