Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to compete with the world’s elite at the 2026 World Cup.
The four-time African champions will feature in this summer’s tournament, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and have been drawn into Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.
Speaking to CBS Sports, the Manchester City forward emphasized Ghana’s readiness to challenge any opponent. “We want to show people around the world that Ghana is one of the top nations and we can compete with the best,” Semenyo said.
He acknowledged the quality of some of their rivals, particularly England. “There’s been a bit of small talk [with English players], but as Ghanaians, we know it’s going to be a bit of a challenge. They are a star-studded team. They have so many top-class players, but we believe in ourselves,” he added.
Ghana will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, face England in Boston, and conclude the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.
Having exited at the group stage in both Brazil 2014 and Qatar 2022, the Black Stars are determined to leave a stronger mark on football’s biggest stage in 2026.
