Ghana is set to receive an estimated $12.5m from FIFA for its participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, said that once discussions on taxes and the final settlement of World Cup-related funds are complete, Ghana will receive its FIFA World Cup revenue distribution package before the end of the month.

The package will cover the Black Stars’ share of infrastructure and performance-based funds from the 2026 World Cup.

“The country is supposed to benefit from its participation in this World Cup. But as at this moment that I’m speaking to you, we are yet to conclude on that and to receive those funds. We hope that by the end of this month, FIFA will have concluded all their processes and their agreements with the host countries.

So we will know the tax issues, and we’ll know how much would be our portion of what is due to us up to the point that we got. And this money is way big to us through the FA. And as the law passed by the Parliament of Ghana, it will be transferred immediately to the Sports Fund,” Adams said.

How will the money be received and distributed in Ghana

According to the laws of Ghana regulating such inflows, directly into a designated account at the Bank of Ghana. Once the funds arrive, the Bank of Ghana verifies the inflow, applies foreign exchange conversion where necessary, and reports the transaction under the provisions of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612).

After verification, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) steps in to assess whether any taxes apply. This process is guided by the Revenue Administration Act, 2016 (Act 915), which governs the assessment and collection of taxes on foreign inflows. Where applicable, withholding or corporate taxes are deducted before the funds are released for use.

The next step is integration into Ghana’s public accounts. Under the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), all external receipts must be recorded in the Consolidated Fund. This ensures that the FIFA disbursement is transparently accounted for and earmarked for sports development or infrastructure projects.

Lessons from the campaignAdams said the Black Stars’ run at the tournament had exposed areas the Ghana Football Association and team management must address before future competitions, pointing to coaching quality, squad philosophy and preparation time as priorities.

“Having participated in this tournament, there are some lessons that management and the GFA should place greater emphasis on for future tournaments.

One, the performance of the team at the workout, player, effective coaching, and a clear philosophy can help unlock potentials of the days. This campaign underlined the necessity for long-term planning and a sustainable financial plan for national team activities,” he said.

He further pointed to individual performances during Ghana’s campaign as evidence of the potential within the squad, highlighting the contribution of players such as Marvin Senayah..