Ghana’s Black Stars are ramping up their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and a key part of their build-up involves a series of high-profile international friendly matches.
– Mexico Friendly Confirmed: Ghana will face Mexico in an international friendly on Friday, May 22, 2026. The match will be played in Mexico, though the specific venue is yet to be announced. This fixture is a crucial part of both nations’ final preparations for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
– Squad Assessment: Both Ghana and Mexico plan to use this match to assess players eligible for the tournament. Ghana’s squad for the friendly is expected to feature a blend of domestically based players, those playing in European leagues, and some U-23 players who are also preparing for Olympic Games qualifiers. This allows head coach Otto Addo and his technical staff to evaluate a wider pool of talent and fine-tune their tactics.
– Other Pre-World Cup Friendlies: The match against Mexico is the third confirmed warm-up game for Ghana. The Black Stars are also scheduled to play two other friendlies in the March FIFA international window against Austria on March 27 and Germany on March 30. These matches are designed to test tactics, build squad cohesion, and evaluate player fitness against top-tier opposition.
– World Cup Group Stage: Ghana has been drawn into Group L for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their campaign will begin on June 17 against Panama in Toronto. They will then face England and Croatia in their remaining group matches.
– Mexico’s Preparations: Mexico, as a co-host nation, is also taking its preparations seriously. They will play Ghana as part of their own build-up, and they are also scheduled to play Australia (May 30 in California) and Serbia (June 4 in Mexico). Mexico will kick off their World Cup campaign on June 11 against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
These friendlies provide valuable opportunities for both teams to prepare for the challenges of the World Cup on North American soil.
