Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has extended warm congratulations to the Black Stars following their emphatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He has also promised to ensure that Ghanaian supporters gain fair and easy access to travel visas for the tournament.
In a celebratory statement, Mr Ablakwa said the Foreign Ministry, under his leadership, would take advantage of Ghana’s strong diplomatic ties with the United States, Canada, and Mexico the joint hosts of the 2026 World Cup to secure favourable visa quotas for fans eager to support the team abroad.
The Black Stars’ qualification sparked massive celebrations across the country, as jubilant supporters took to the streets and social media to hail the team’s effort. Many have praised head coach Otto Addo and his players for restoring confidence in the national side after a hard-fought qualifying campaign that reaffirmed Ghana’s standing as one of Africa’s football powerhouses.
Mr Ablakwa’s assurance has further lifted the spirits of supporters, many of whom have in the past struggled to obtain visas for major international tournaments.
“Ghanaians can be fully assured that the Foreign Ministry under my leadership shall leverage our improved cordial diplomatic relations with the United States, Canada, and Mexico to guarantee appreciable visa quotas for our globally acclaimed football fans,” Mr Ablakwa said.
He expressed hope that the Black Stars’ return to football’s biggest stage would reignite a sense of pride and unity among Ghanaians. “Congratulations to the Black Stars on Ghana’s emphatic 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. GHANA, here we come!” he added.
Following the team’s qualification, FIFA President Gianni Infantino also shared a video message congratulating Ghana. Referring to the nation’s historic quarter-final feat in the 2010 World Cup, he expressed confidence that the Black Stars would once again make the nation proud on the global stage.
Ghana booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after a hard-fought 1–0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. A second-half strike from Mohammed Kudus sealed the victory and confirmed Ghana’s place at the top of their qualifying group.
This marks Ghana’s fifth World Cup appearance, following previous outings in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022. The 2026 tournament will be co-hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and will feature an expanded roster of 48 teams for the first time in history.
