‘USA here we come’ – Ghana's streets come alive as Black Stars book place at 2026 FIFA World Cup: Video
Hundreds of football fans flooded the streets of Accra on Sunday night following Ghana’s dramatic 1–0 victory over Comoros, securing the Black Stars a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Supporters gathered around the Accra Sports Stadium erupted into celebrations at the final whistle, waving flags, beating drums, and dancing late into the night. The atmosphere was electric as Ghanaians celebrated their national team’s return to football’s biggest stage.
The decisive goal came from Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mohammed Kudus, whose strike ensured Ghana’s place in the tournament and marked the country's fifth World Cup appearance since its debut in 2006.
Ghana topped Group I in the African qualifiers with 25 points, finishing six points ahead of Madagascar. The Black Stars now join Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia as the African nations already qualified for the 2026 edition.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be the first to feature 48 teams, is set to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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