2026 World Cup: We have the tools but inexperience maybe a challenge - Ex-Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan believes the Black Stars have the quality to perform well at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Ghana, preparing for its fifth World Cup appearance, has been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.

Speaking to 3Sports, Gyan, who serves as Brand Ambassador for Ghana’s national teams and Colts football, expressed confidence in the Black Stars' ability to deliver impressive performances at the tournament, although he questioned whether the current squad possesses enough experience for a successful campaign.

“We have the tools. We have young players coming up. The experience is a bit dicey. As somebody who has been in the game, we will do everything, we will give our support,” he said.

The Black Stars are currently camped in Cardiff ahead of the Wales friendly game next month with thirteen players, including Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Jerome Opoku, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, and Alidu Seidu.

The players trained at the Dragon Park on Monday, with the rest of the invited players in the 28-man provisional list expected to arrive in camp today.

Ghana will begin their campaign against Panama at BMO Field on June 17 before taking on England at Gillette Stadium on June 23. Their final group-stage fixture will be against Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field on June 27.

Having endured group-stage exits at the 2014 and 2022 World Cups in Brazil and Qatar, respectively, Ghana will be aiming for a return to the knockout stages for the first time in more than a decade.