Ghana
Odds to win: 150/1
Overview
Ghana have been one of Africa's most consistent World Cup performers, with the Black Stars known for their athleticism, pace, and technical quality. Ghanaian football has produced a remarkable pipeline of talent for European clubs, and the current squad continues this tradition with players competing across the continent's top leagues. Ghana play an energetic, attacking style that makes them exciting to watch and dangerous opponents. Their passionate fanbase travels in large numbers and creates a vibrant atmosphere at tournaments. Ghana will look to recapture the magic of their historic 2010 World Cup run and prove that African teams can compete with the world's best.
Key Players
Mohammed Kudus
Midfielder · West Ham United
Thomas Partey
Midfielder · Villarreal
Jordan Ayew
Forward · Leicester City
World Cup History
Ghana have appeared at four World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022. Their finest hour was reaching the quarterfinals in 2010 in South Africa, where they came agonizingly close to becoming the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal, losing to Uruguay in a match that featured Luis Suarez's infamous handball on the goal line. Ghana were eliminated in the group stage at the 2022 tournament.
Group L Opponents
Fun Fact
Asamoah Gyan's missed penalty against Uruguay in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinal, after Suarez's deliberate handball, is considered one of the most heartbreaking moments in African football history.
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