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Saka misses England training to follow individual programme ahead of Ghana match

England winger Bukayo ⁠Saka missed training on Friday ahead of his side's World Cup ‌game against Ghana, with the Football Association saying ‌he was following his own ‌programme as he continues to manage an ‌Achilles injury.

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Ghana climb eight places to 65th in FIFA rankings as Black Stars top movers’ list

The Black Stars added 33.83 ranking points after Caleb Yirenkyi’s 95th-minute winner over Panama, climbing from 73rd to 65th in the world but remain 14th in Africa.

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'I want to start every game, but that's not how football is': Thomas-Asante on Panama cameo

The Coventry City forward came on in the 58th minute, transformed Ghana’s attack and set up Caleb Yirenkyi’s 95th-minute winner over Panama and was honest afterwards about wanting more than the impact role.

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'I just kept running': Caleb Yirenkyi on late winner against Panama at World Cup

The 20-year-old FC Nordsjelland midfielder tapped home in the 95th minute to seal a 1-0 win over Panama, becoming the second-youngest Ghanaian to score at a World Cup and breaking Asamoah Gyan’s 16-year record for the Black Stars’ latest-ever World Cup goal.

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World Cup highlights: England make statement start as Ronaldo struggles for Portugal

Day seven of the World Cup is over, with big wins for England and Colombia, while Portugal faltered in a draw against the DR Congo and Ghana netted a last-gasp winner to defeat Panama.

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Five things we learned after Ghana sneak past Panama at the death in Toronto

Ghana left it late in a battle, scoring in the 95th minute to get the better of Panama 1-0 in Toronto to claim three points. Here are five conclusions after the game.

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Carlos Queiroz admits Ghana had to 'suffer' in late victory over Panama

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz ⁠said wins in this World Cup came at a high ‌price and that his players had shown ‌they were ready to pay ‌it after the West African country overcame ‌Panama 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time ‌goal on Wednesday.

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Panama boss describes Ghana loss as 'cruel' after receiving late sucker punch

Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said ⁠his team deserved better after a "cruel" 1-0 loss to Ghana in their opening World ‌Cup Group L match on Wednesday.

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Ghana take down Panama after clutch last-minute goal from Yirenkyi

Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner as Ghana snatched a 1-0 victory over Panama in their FIFA World Cup (WC) opener at BMO Field in Toronto, denying the Canal men a first-ever point at the finals in the process.

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'Only medicine that works is to win': Queiroz looking for top start against Panama

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz cut a composed figure at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours before Ghana open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama at BMO Field.

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Canadian court dismisses Partey’s visa appeal as Ghana prepare for Panama opener

A Canadian Federal Court has dismissed Thomas Partey’s emergency application to enter Canada, all but ending the Black Stars midfielder’s hopes of featuring in Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.

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Road to the final: Ghana's potential knockout opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Carlos Queiroz has been set the target of reaching the quarter-finals. Flashscore takes you through the possible opponents that stand between the Black Stars and history, depending on how they finish in Group L

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An unorthodox path: Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki ready for World Cup

Born in the United States to a Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother, Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is preparing to defend Japan’s goal at the 2026 World Cup.

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Ghana formally protests Canada's refusal to issue visa to Thomas Partey

Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.

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Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener over rape charges

Former Arsenal and current Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada ahead of their opening game due to rape charges in the UK.

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World Cup Group L preview: England targeting strong start as Croatia & Ghana lurk

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Ahead of the tournament, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group L.

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Ghana unlikely to play second pre-World Cup friendly - GFA's Henry Asante Twum

The Black Stars Communications Director has confirmed there is "nothing on paper" regarding an additional warm-up fixture, with talks over a possible game against Jamaica or Honduras having fallen through

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Jordan Ayew ready for ‘special game’ against England as Ghana gear up for World Cup

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew is looking forward to the Black Stars 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against England at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, near Boston, United States.

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Caleb Yirenkyi strike earns Ghana 1-1 draw with Wales in Queiroz's first match

The teenage defender's debut goal looked to have given the Black Stars a famous win in Cardiff, but Lewis Koumas levelled in the third minute of stoppage time on a historic night for both nations

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Brandon Thomas-Asante inherits Ghana's iconic number 10 shirt for 2026 World Cup

The Coventry City forward takes the jersey previously worn by Andre Ayew in Qatar, with Augustine Boakye stepping into Mohammed Kudus's number 20

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Queiroz names final 26-man Ghana World Cup squad with Reverson and Agbasi axed

The Portuguese coach makes his final two cuts as Ghana confirm the group that will represent the nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

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Ghana's Alexander Djiku ruled out of World Cup, Derrick Luckassen called up as replacement

Ghana have suffered another injury blow in their World Cup preparations as Alexander Djiku has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed in a press conference.

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Queiroz names 28-man Ghana squad for World Cup camp and Wales friendly

The Black Stars head coach assembles his largest squad yet as Ghana open camp in Cardiff ahead of the June 2nd friendly against Wales — their final match before the World Cup

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Laryea Kingston's Uganda deny Ghana U-17 World Cup spot with shootout win

The Black Starlets lost 8-7 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw, as a last-gasp VAR handball decision denied Ghana victory and sent Uganda to the World Cup.