Infantino hails Ghana as fifth African team to qualify for 2026 World Cup
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Summary: Ghana, who previously featured in the 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022 tournaments, now joins Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia as the first five African nations to qualify for the 2026 edition.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Ghana for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the Black Stars for bringing “colour, style and passion” back to football’s biggest stage.
Ghana sealed their place at next year’s global showpiece — to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico — with a 1–0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The result confirmed the Black Stars as Group I winners with 25 points, ensurin
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