2026 World Cup: Ghana to face Wales in a pre-world cup friendly

The Ghana national football team, the Black Stars, will take on the Wales national football team in an international friendly in Cardiff on June 02, 2026 as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The match will be played at the Cardiff City Stadium, although the official kick-off time is yet to be confirmed.

‎Ghana are using the friendly as part of their build-up to the global tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico later that month.

The Black Stars are expected to use the encounter to fine-tune tactics and assess the readiness of their squad before the start of the competition. Friendly matches against European opposition are often seen as valuable tests for African teams preparing for major tournaments.

Wales, who will have home advantage in Cardiff, are also likely to view the game as an important opportunity to evaluate their squad and maintain competitive form during the international window.

For Ghana, the fixture presents a chance to measure themselves against strong opposition as they aim to make a significant impact at the 2026 World Cup.