World Cup 2026: Ghana Announce Final 26-Man Squad as Andre Ayew Misses Out

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has unveiled his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with veteran forward Andre Ayew notably absent from the list. The Black Stars will head to North America hoping to make a strong impression at the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ghana has been placed in a difficult Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.

Ghana Squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Goalkeepers: Joseph Anang, Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi

Defenders: Jonas Adjetey, Derrick Luckassen, Gideon Mensah, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Kojo Oppong Preprah, Baba Abdul Rahman, Alidu Seidu, Marvin Senaya

Midfielders: Augustine Boakye, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Caleb Yirenkyi

Forwards: Prince Kwabena Adu, Jordan Ayew, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Inaki Williams