World Cup 2026: Black Stars touch down in Toronto ahead of opener against Panama

The Black Stars of Ghana have touched down in Toronto as preparations intensify ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The team arrived on Monday after departing their training base in Rhode Island, where they had been fine-tuning their build-up since the international friendly against Wales in Cardiff earlier this month.

Head coach Carlos Queiroz and his technical staff have used the United States camp to sharpen tactical approaches and improve fitness levels.

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All 26 players have reportedly taken part in full training sessions, with no injury concerns ahead of the tournament opener.

Ghana are scheduled to hold a mandatory training session at BMO Field on Tuesday evening before facing Panama on Wednesday, June 17. It will be the first-ever senior meeting between the two nations.

Following the opening fixture, the Black Stars will shift focus to a high-profile clash against England at Gillette Stadium on June 23, before wrapping up their Group L campaign against Croatia on June 27.

Ghana are aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time since 2010, having exited at the first hurdle in both the 2014 and 2022 editions of the tournament.