The GH¢150 million allocated for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is yet to be released by the Ministry of Finance, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has confirmed.
He explained that the funds are still going through the necessary government approval processes, even as preparations for the tournament continue.
Speaking on TV3, Mr Adams said:
“We are waiting on the Ministry of Finance to release the GH¢150 million allocation for the World Cup after it goes through all the processes.”
The delay comes as Ghana enters the final stages of preparation for the tournament, which will be hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The Black Stars are currently in Cardiff, Wales, where head coach Carlos Queiroz is leading a pre-World Cup training camp. The team will play Wales in an international friendly on June 2 before travelling to North America.
A 28-man squad is currently in camp, with two players expected to be dropped before the final 26-man squad is submitted for the tournament.
Despite the delay, the Sports Minister remains confident in the team’s chances.
“We are not going there as mere participants, but as a team that is equally capable of winning,” he added.
Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. They will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before facing England and Croatia in subsequent matches.
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