2026 World Cup: Carlos Queiroz set to name Black Stars’ final 2026 World Cup squad today

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to name Ghana’s official squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup today, as FIFA’s deadline for all qualified nations comes into effect on June 1.

The senior national team has been in camp in Cardiff since last week with a provisional 28-man squad undergoing final preparations ahead of the global tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

FIFA has instructed all participating countries to submit their final squads on Sunday, with Queiroz and his technical team set to comply by unveiling Ghana’s definitive list of players later in the day.

Black Stars' provisional squad

After the announcement, the Black Stars will continue their build-up with a friendly against Wales on June 2, before concluding their preparation schedule with another warm-up fixture against Jamaica on June 10.

Ghana will be targeting a return to the knockout stages for the first time since their memorable quarter-final run at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. This will mark the country’s fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament.

The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L, where they will face Panama, England, and Croatia.

Their campaign begins on June 17 against Panama at BMO Field, followed by a high-profile clash with England on June 23 at Gillette Stadium, before wrapping up the group stage against Croatia on June 27.