Ghana’s journey through Group L comes down to strategy as much as talent.
With England, Croatia and Panama standing in their path, the Black Stars must target specific games to keep their 2026 World Cup hopes alive.
Everything starts with the opener against Panama on June 17 in Dallas, a match Ghana simply cannot afford to drop.
Panama may be ranked 30th, but their structure and experience make them a stubborn opponent, meaning Ghana must impose tempo early.
Three points in Texas instantly changes the entire complexion of the group.
That result would ease pressure going into the heavyweight clashes with England and Croatia.
The meeting with Croatia shapes up as the must-not-lose fixture.
A disciplined, compact performance against the world’s 10th-ranked side could deliver a crucial draw.
Even a single point from that match keeps Ghana within reach of the best-third-place cutoff.
England, ranked 4th, is the group’s most difficult assignment, but it also offers a calculated gamble.
If England rotate or fail to hit full stride, a disciplined, counter-attacking Ghana could spring a surprise.
In matches like these, in-form talents such as Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus become Ghana’s X-factors.
Their pace and aggression give Otto Addo a genuine transition threat against elite defenders.
Ultimately, the equation is simply to beat Panama, stay competitive against Croatia, and treat England as an opportunity rather than intimidation which means four points at the very least is enough to see Ghana through to the round of 32.
