Ghana national football team is set to face England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 2026-06-23. The team had a troubled build-up to the World Cup after coach Otto Addo was dismissed following a string of poor results just 72 days before the start of the tournament.
Who are the key players?
The experienced Carlos Queiroz was drafted in to take charge for his fifth successive World Cup following stints with Portugal and Iran. He will have been delighted with his team's start, a last-gasp victory over Panama raising hopes of a first appearance in the knockout stage since their famous run to the quarter-finals in 2010.
What can we expect from the team?
BBC Sport takes a look at five key players England need to watch out for. One of them is Antoine Semenyo, the Manchester City winger who arrived at the World Cup fresh from finishing third in the Premier League's Golden Boot standings for 2025-26.
Player profiles
| Player | Club | Age | Position | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Semenyo | Manchester City | 26 | Winger | 35 | 3 |
| Caleb Yirenkyi | Nordsjaelland | 20 | Midfielder | 12 | 2 |
| Jordan Ayew | Unattached | 34 | Forward/Attacking midfielder | 121 | 34 |
Ghana's last result was a 1-1 draw against Wales on 2026-06-02. The team will be looking to build on this result and make a strong impression in the tournament.
What comes next?
Ghana national football team will face England on 2026-06-23, and the match will be available to watch on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app from 20:00 BST.
