2026 World Cup: Black Stars are aiming to reach the quarterfinals - Henry Asante Twum

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, believes the Black Stars can replicate their historic 2010 World Cup performance when the tournament takes place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year.

Ghana, drawn in Group L, will face Panama, England, and Croatia in the group stage of the competition.

The Black Stars returned to the World Cup in Qatar 2022 after missing the 2018 edition in Russia, but were eliminated in the group phase. Despite that setback, Asante Twum remains optimistic about Ghana’s prospects in the upcoming tournament.

Speaking in an interview, he stated that the team’s primary objective is to progress beyond the group stage and aim for a deep run, possibly reaching the quarter-finals or further.

"Our target for the World Cup is to qualify from the group stage and be competitive. We want to fight, we have the quality, and we believe we can match our quarter-final appearance—and possibly go even further," he told Akoma FM.

Asante Twum also revealed that the technical team has been strengthened following the Qatar World Cup. He confirmed that coach Otto Addo has requested new additions to the squad, and the GFA is working to finalize the signings.

However, he noted that the identities of the potential recruits cannot be disclosed yet due to contractual obligations with their current clubs.

"Following the Qatar 2022 World Cup, we strengthened the technical team. The coach has requested some new additions, and the FA is currently working on them. However, the individuals involved are under contract with their respective employers, making it difficult to disclose names at this time."

He added that details regarding the team’s camping base and logistical plans will be announced in the first week of February. The provisional squad is expected to be released in April, with the final squad to be confirmed by June 1.

"Details of the Black Stars’ camping base and logistical arrangements will be announced in the first week of February. The provisional squad is expected in April, with the final squad to be named on June 1," he added.

Ghana will begin their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before facing England in Boston. They will round off the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.