Tottenham Hotspur star Mohammed Kudus says the Black Stars will be ready for England challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Ghana, who are making their fifth appearance at the mundial were drawn in Group L against England, Panama and 2018 finalist, Croatia following the draw last Friday in Washington.
The Black Stars will open their World Cup account against Panama on June 17 in Toronto before taking on England on June 23 in Boston. The Black Stars will wrap up their group games against 2018 finalists, Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27.
In an interview, the enterprising midfielder stressed the Black Stars are prepared for the England challenge at the mundial.
“Just qualifying for the World Cup is already a big statement from us. And it’s good that we face England in the group. It will be an exciting match. I’m looking forward to it. We fully understand the team we’ll be up against and their quality, and we will be ready for it” he said.
The 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format, giving Africa a record nine automatic slots.
It will be Ghana’s fifth World Cup appearance, having previously competed in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022, with their best performance coming in 2010 when they reached the quarterfinals.
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