Ghana has secured its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the country’s fifth appearance in the tournament, with a 1-0 victory over Comoros in Accra. The win, courtesy of a decisive goal from Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus just two minutes into the second half, sealed Ghana’s qualification and topped Group I with 25 points from 10 matches.
The victory is a testament to the team’s resilience and determination, especially after a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Coach Otto Addo’s side dominated possession and territory in the first half but struggled to create clear chances against Comoros’ goalkeeper Adel Anzimati-Aboudou. However, Kudus’s early second-half strike settled the contest, tapping home from point-blank range after a goalmouth scramble.
This qualification marks a significant milestone for Ghana, which will join Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia as the African nations competing in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana’s best World Cup performance was in 2010 when they reached the quarterfinals in South Africa before losing to Uruguay on penalties.
