Ghana to play 2026 World Cup group matches across three cities
By Victor Kwawu
The Black Stars will play their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage matches in Toronto, Boston, and Philadelphia, following the release of the full tournament schedule.
Ghana opens their Group L campaign against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field in Toronto. The match is expected to set the tone for Group L as Otto Addo’s side targets a strong start in the expanded format.
Their second group game is against England on June 23 at Gillette Stadium in Boston. It will be Ghana’s headline fixture of the group stage, with a large Ghanaian community in the region expected to create significant support.
The final group match will be against Croatia on June 27 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game could prove decisive for qualification into the Round of 32, depending on earlier results.
With three teams able to progress from each group, the Black Stars believe their chances remain strong. The confirmed venues also offer the advantage of large Ghanaian diaspora support in all three host cities.
Preparations will now intensify as Ghana plans logistics, camps, and travel across the East Coast of the United States ahead of their fifth World Cup appearance next summer.
