Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has voiced strong optimism about the Black Stars’ prospects at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, declaring the team “more than prepared” to make an impact on the global stage.

Speaking at an event hosted by Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motors (GWM), Adams reflected on Ghana’s World Cup journey and affirmed that lessons from past tournaments have shaped a more resilient and focused squad.

“We went there [to previous World Cups] to learn, so we have learnt something — and we are more than prepared for next year’s Mundial. We will come back with something great,” he said.

Ghana secured qualification for the expanded 48-team tournament after topping Group I in the CAF qualifiers, earning one of Africa’s nine automatic slots. The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This marks Ghana’s fifth appearance at the World Cup. Their best performance came in 2010, when they reached the quarterfinals, narrowly missing out on a historic semifinal berth. However, the Black Stars have failed to progress beyond the group stage in their last two outings (2014 and 2022).

Adams’ remarks come in the wake of back-to-back defeats in the Kirin Challenge Cup — a 2-0 loss to Japan and a narrow 1-0 defeat to South Korea — results that have sparked debate about the team’s current form and tactical cohesion.

With the official World Cup draw set for December 5, and preparations resuming in March 2026, the Black Stars will be looking to regroup, refine their approach, and reignite belief ahead of the tournament.