Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, congratulated Ghana on making it to the 2026 World Cup.

The Black Stars earned a spot in the World Cup on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Ghana secured first place in Group I, earning 25 points.

The world football governing body’s boss congratulated the African champion in a video after qualification.

“Congratulations to the Black Stars, who have made it to the FIFA World Cup for the fifth time!“Your fans will bring colours, style, and passion to the best FIFA World Cup ever in 2026 in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.”

“We expect that your team will establish more global stars to follow in the footsteps of the famous team that made the quarterfinals of the tournament in South Africa in 2010, but for now, enjoy this special moment, and we cannot wait to see who the Black Stars will face when we have the final tournament draw on the 5th of December.

“See you very soon and well. Congratulations!”

After a disappointing group stage exit in Qatar in 2022, Otto Addo’s team has set their sights on performing better in next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Ghana’s World Cup appearances were in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022.