The list for Ghana Black Stars’ final warm‑up match before their opening World Cup fixture against Panama on June 17 has been released by the head coach, Carlos Queiroz.

This was confirmed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a formal statement on Monday, May 25.

The 28-man squad for the friendly against Wales in Cardiff, which includes five goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders, and seven forwards, began training on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Dragon Park.

Ghana will face Wales on Tuesday, June 2, as part of its build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Defender Baba Abdul Rahman returns after a strong form with PAOK FC in Greece. The former Chelsea left back has made 35 appearances this season, scoring three goals and adding three assists.

Ernest Nuamah of Olympique Lyonnais is also back after nearly a year out with an ACL injury.

There are also recalls for Abdul Mumin of Rayo Vallecano in Spain, Augustine Boakye of AS Saint-Étienne, and Alidu Seidu of Stade Rennais FC.

Ajax youngster Paul Reverson has been included for assessment as part of long-term planning.

The team will continue preparations in Cardiff ahead of the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Ghana is in Group L and will face Panama in Toronto, England in Boston, and Croatia in Philadelphia.

Ghana to broadcast World Cup live on GBC Ghana has, for the first time in over a decade, secured live broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following successful government-backed arrangements and a nationwide fundraising initiative.

The last time Ghana secured such broadcast rights was in 2014, with GBC leading coverage when Brazil hosted the tournament.

This was confirmed by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, while speaking during the presentation of a GH¢5 million donation from GCB Bank to the Black Stars support campaign.

According to the Buem MP, the broadcast rights cover a few selected media platforms nationwide.

“Through the support of government and fundraising efforts, we have been able to secure broadcast rights to telecast the World Cup matches live on some media stations,” he said.

Times Ghana has secured broadcast rights in World Cup history

In 2010, when the 2010 FIFA World Cup was hosted in South Africa, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, together with private partners, secured the rights and broadcast the matches live. This was historic because Ghana reached the quarterfinals, its best performance to date.

By 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Ghana again secured broadcast rights, with GBC leading nationwide coverage.

In 2018, despite Ghana not qualifying for the tournament in Russia, broadcast rights were limited, and only selected pay-TV platforms carried the matches.

For the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana qualified, but the country did not secure full nationwide broadcast rights. Coverage was mainly available through pay-TV providers such as SuperSport and DStv, leaving many fans without free access.

US rights group warn fans and travellers ahead of tournment

Some human rights groups in the USA have sent a cautionary message to all fans, journalists, players and others who will be travelling to the state for the World Cup this summer.

The message was shared as a formal travel advisory via press releases with the consent of a coalition of over 120 human rights and civil liberties groups, led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Amnesty International, on Thursday, April 23.

Parts of the statement told all fans and visitors to “exercise caution” if travelling to the United States amid an era they describe as “the Trump administration’s violent and abusive immigration crackdown”.

Also, according to ACLU Human Rights Program Director Jamil Dakwar, FIFA’s relationship with the American President, who he says has little regard for human rights, shows it is preaching a commitment it is far from upholding.

He said, “FIFA has been paying lip service to human rights while cosying up with the Trump administration, putting millions of people at risk of being harmed and their basic rights violated. The Trump administration’s rising authoritarianism and increasing violence pose serious risks to all.

Also a member of one of the 120 coalitions, Jennifer Li (Dignity 2026 coalition) added that, “We are still waiting for public commitments from FIFA and host city organisers about plans to protect residents, workers, and visitors.”

The coalition, which includes the American Civil Liberties Union, has called on FIFA to put pressure on US authorities “to respect the fundamental human rights of every person visiting and attending the games”.

The US government is yet to formally make any remarks on the coalition's concerns, but FIFA has reacted, assuring the public of its commitment to protect human rights and protect the vulnerable in particular.

FIFA said, it is “committed to respecting all internationally recognised human rights and shall strive to promote the protection of these rights”..... “commitment to human rights across all key activities and actors connected to the tournament”, citing several documents and advisory groups it has set up to address human rights issues”.