Ghana’s World Cup draw features England in brutal group for 2026 FIFA tournament in United States originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw could’ve gone better for Ghana.The Black Stars have been drawn into a difficult group, topped by England. The draw took place Friday ahead of next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Ghana has a strong history at the World Cup and will be one of a bunch of talented African nations at this new 48-team edition.But to advance to the knockout rounds, the Black Stars will have some work to do.What World Cup group is Ghana in?Ghana is in World Cup Group L, which means the matches will be played last among all the groups.Who is in Ghana’s World Cup group?Ghana’s World Cup group looks like this:EnglandCroatiaGhanaPanamaThere won’t be any easy matches in this group.England has one of the most talented sides in the world.In the last decade or so, Croatia has followed suit as a threat at major tournaments.Panama is a match Ghana will have to win to have a good chance to advance.In the 48-team World Cup, the top-two finishers in each group advance to the knockout rounds, as well as the eight-best third-place teams.More FIFA World Cup draw news:USMNT gets massive break at FIFA World Cup drawScotland’s World Cup group presents a tall taskHaiti making 52-year World Cup historySome mystery for Ronaldo and PortugalCanada has a real chance to advance