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Ghana worldwide Antoine Semenyo has admitted that the Black Stars’ conflict in opposition to England on the 2026 World Cup shall be a little bit of a problem, contemplating their squad depth.
The Black Stars are paired in Group L alongside European giants England, 2018 finalists, Croatia and Panama on the world showpiece, to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Ghana will open their World Cup account in opposition to Panama on June 17 in Toronto earlier than taking over England in a high-stake conflict on June 23 in Boston. The West African soccer giants will wrap up their group video games in opposition to 2018 finalists, Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27.
Regardless of admitting a tough problem in opposition to England, Semenyo, who not too long ago switched to Manchester Metropolis has expressed perception within the Black Stars staff.
“We wish to present individuals world wide that Ghana is likely one of the high nations and we will compete with one of the best,” Semenyo instructed CBS Sports activities.
“There’s been a little bit of small discuss [with English players]however as Ghanaians, we all know it’s going to be a little bit of a problem,” he admitted. “They’re a star-studded staff. They’ve so many top-class gamers, however we imagine in ourselves.”
The 2026 World Cup will function an expanded 48-team format, giving Africa a report 9 computerized slots, with Ghana no exception.
It is going to be Ghana’s fifth World Cup look, having beforehand competed in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022, with their finest efficiency coming in 2010 once they reached the quarterfinals.
