President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has declined to dismiss the Black Stars’ chances of going all the way at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that football history repeatedly proves the unpredictable nature of the game.
Ghana will be among 48 nations competing for the global title in North America, but it enters the tournament still searching for a breakthrough after group-stage exits in both 2014 and 2022.
Speaking on The Delay Show, Okraku said results at major tournaments often defy expectations, pointing to past shocks in world football as evidence that no team should be written off.
“I have seen bad teams win big tournaments, I have also seen good teams lose big tournaments, and I have seen good teams win big tournaments,” he said.
He added that Ghana should not be excluded from discussions about potential contenders, citing the quality of the current squad and preparations underway.
“So, you can never rule out any football nation, Ghana inclusive. We have a good team, and I want to win the World Cup. That is why we are doing everything possible,” Okraku added.
Ghana, set for its fifth World Cup appearance, has been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama—one of the most competitive groups in the tournament.
The Black Stars will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field, before facing England at Gillette Stadium on June 23. Their final group match comes against Croatia on June 27.
