Ghana face Mali test in World Cup qualifiers

Ghana have been paired with Mali, Madagascar, Central African Republic, Comoros and Chad in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

This was revealed during the official draw in Abidjan on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Ghana is the only country with a World Cup appearance in this Group having played at the Mundial on four occasions (2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022).

Winners of each group will qualify for the FIFA World Cup™ 2026 as the four best runners-up (from the Groups) will play in a CAF Play-Off tournament.

The winner of the CAF Play-Off Tournament will play in the FIFA Play-off Tournament.

The Africa qualifying matches will take place over 10 match days during the next two years, commencing November 13-21, 2023. –GFA