FIFA designated Bryant University in Boston as Ghana’s official training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition.

However, after just two training sessions at the facility, the team expressed concerns about safety and security following visits by the public.

Ghana’s head coach, Carlos Queiroz, indicated that public access to the facility compromises the team’s privacy and security as Ghana fine-tunes its preparations for the global showpiece.

Consequently, the Black Stars technical team, including John Painstil, protocol officer Alex Asante, and assistant coach Desmond Ofei, were instructed to find a new facility for the Black Stars.

After reviewing available options, the Black Stars have now moved their training to a facility in Virginia.

While the team has found a more convenient space that suits their preference, the Ghana Football Authority (GFA) says the new arrangement comes at an extra cost.

The entire Ghana delegation, including players and officials, has already settled into the new training camp as the team continues preparations for its World Cup campaign.

The Black Stars are expected to maintain an intensive training schedule ahead of their Group L opener against Panama on June 17.

Ghana was anticipating another friendly ahead of their World Cup opener against Panama on June 17; however, following unsuccessful negotiations with the targeted teams, including Jamaica and Honduras, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that there will be no additional friendly matches for the Black Stars.

Speaking during a media interview, the GFA Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, said his outfit has not scheduled an alternative game following the failed negotiations with the two teams.

“At this point, it is a big no [to playing another friendly game]. We don’t have any game on paper at this point. It doesn’t look likely, but I am not in the position to rule out anything yet.”

He explained that any late decision would depend on the technical team’s assessment of the squad’s needs, but indicated that only a low- or mid-intensity match would be considered at this stage.

“If it is that we wake up tomorrow and he wants to play, maybe a mid- to low-intensity game, I don’t think he will accept a high-intensity game at this point. But if it is that we wake up tomorrow and he wants to play a mid- to low-intensity game, we will make it public. At this point, there is nothing of the sort on paper,” he said.

However, he noted that decisions regarding friendly matches and other aspects of the squad’s preparations will be made jointly by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and head coach Carlos Queiroz, with both parties aligned on the final approach to the tournament build-up.

“If the coach wants a game, we arrange. If he doesn’t need a game, we move. We told him about a second game before we played against Wales. We were all looking forward to it. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen, and collectively we have decided to move on. So it’s not about only the coach or the FA. We work hand in hand to ensure that the best possible arrangements are made for the team.”

Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama as they chase a first World Cup knockout-stage qualification since the 2010 tournament.

Final list for World Cup

Ghana's head coach has released the final squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) published the squad list on its official website and social media platforms.

Goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi have been omitted from the initial 28-man provisional squad, while vice-captain Alexander Djiku misses out through injury and is replaced by Derrick Luckassen.

Here is the full squad:

Goalkeepers

Benjamin AsareLawrence Ati-ZigiJoseph Anang

Defenders

Baba Abdul RahmanGideon MensahMarvin SenayaAlidu SeiduAbdul MuminJerome OpokuJonas AdjeteyKojo Oppong Nkrumah PreprahDerrick Luckassen

Midfielders

Thomas ParteyElisha OwusuKwasi SiboAugustine BoakyeCaleb YirenkyiAbdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana

Forwards

Jordan AyewAntoine SemenyoInaki WilliamsErnest NuamahChristopher Bonsu Baah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, and Prince Kwabena Adu.