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FIFA Scraps Controversial Plan to Sell Stakes in the World Cup After Backlash — Football's governing body has abandoned a proposal to sell equity stakes in its major competitions following widespread opposition.
Black Satellites Coach Praises Young Squad's Character Despite Draw With Burkina Faso — Maxwell Konadu said his U20 side showed resilience in a hard-fought stalemate against a strong Burkina Faso team.
Ghana's Black Stars Snatch Dramatic World Cup Win Over Panama in 2026 FIFA Opener — Caleb Yirenkyi struck deep in stoppage time to hand the Black Stars a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Ghana's opening Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.
Ghana's Black Stars on the Brink: What the England Draw Means for World Cup Qualification — After a stunning draw against England, Ghana's Black Stars are recalculating their World Cup qualification outlook. Sports analysts break down what the result means for the Black Stars' chances of making the knockout rounds.
Black Stars Hold England to Historic Draw in 2026 World Cup Group Stage Thriller — Ghana's Black Stars put up a spirited performance to hold England to a draw in a pulsating 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match, in a result that has electrified the nation and boosted Ghana's chances of advancing to the knockout rounds.
Caleb Yirenkyi's Late Winner Sends Black Stars Into 2026 World Cup Second Round After Edging Panama — Caleb Yirenkyi scored a dramatic late winner as Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, booking the Black Stars' place in the second round of the tournament.
Black Stars Jump 8 Places in FIFA Rankings After Historic World Cup Win Over Panama — Ghana's Black Stars have climbed eight places to 65th in the FIFA world rankings after their dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, marking the biggest ranking jump of any nation this week.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off: USA Thrash Paraguay 4-1 as FIFA Defends Empty Seats at Venues — The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway as co-host USA opened their campaign with a commanding 4-1 win over Paraguay in Group D, but the tournament has also faced questions with FIFA forced to defend attendance figures amid reports of empty seats at several venues.
Government Releases GH₵76 Million to Fund Black Stars' FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign — The Ghanaian government has released over GH₵76 million to support the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, signalling the nation's commitment to backing its football team as Ghana returns to the global stage for the first time since 2014.
Thomas Partey Denied Entry to Canada, Misses Ghana's World Cup Opener Against Panama — Ghana's midfield captain Thomas Partey has been denied a Canadian visa and will not be available for the Black Stars' opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Panama in Toronto on June 17, in a major blow to Ghana's World Cup campaign.