The Black Stars are confident their counter-attacking threat will hurt teams in transition. Brandon Thomas-Asante said this after Ghana's 2-1 loss to Croatia.

What happened?

Ghana finished third in Group L with 4 points.

Why it matters for Ghana

The team's talent is designed to impose on opposition, even in defensive phases.

What comes next?

Ghana will face Colombia in the Round of 32 on July 4.

The Black Stars have a recent form of 1W-0D-4L, with their last result being a 2-1 loss to Germany on 2026-03-30. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2026-03-30 | Germany 2-1 Ghana |

The team's mindset is to win, not just qualify. Brandon Thomas-Asante said the overall feeling is to make a statement to their fans. Ghana's counter-attacking threat is a very attacking threat, even in defensive phases. The Black Stars are preparing to face Colombia, who topped Group K unbeaten with 7 points. The team's aggressive style will be on display in the Round of 32. Ghana's fans are expecting a strong performance from the team. The Black Stars will look to make a statement in the FIFA World Cup 2026.