By Ghana News 
The Ghana Black Stars have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. This major global tournament will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi retains the iconic number 1 shirt as the team’s first-choice shot-stopper. Joseph Anang will wear number 12 and Benjamin Asare takes number 16 to solidify the goalkeeping depth.
Captain Jordan Ayew continues to lead the team in his familiar number 9 jersey. Brandon Thomas-Asante receives the prestigious number 10 shirt, which is traditionally reserved for creative squad leaders. Antoine Semenyo will wear number 11 to provide speed and attacking threats from the flanks. Midfield anchor Thomas Partey keeps his trusted number 5 shirt for the tournament.
Derrick Luckassen, who joined the squad to replace the injured Alexander Djiku, will wear number 23. Gideon Mensah will wear number 14, Kwasi Sibo takes number 8, Caleb Yirenkyi gets number 3, and Baba Rahman wears number 17.
Carlos Queiroz’s side is currently finalizing their build-up preparations for the tournament. Ghana was drawn into Group L for the initial stage of the competition.
The Black Stars begin their campaign against Panama in Toronto on June 17. They will face England in Boston on June 23.
Their group stage journey concludes with a match against Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27. The team aims to progress beyond the group stage for the first time since their famous 2010 quarter-final run in South Africa. With squad numbers now locked in, the focus shifts entirely to their performance on the pitch. The team hopes to make history once again while representing the nation on the world stage.
Fans across the globe are eagerly anticipating the kickoff of this highly competitive international event. The Black Stars remain a critical part of Ghana’s sporting heritage as they prepare for these high-stakes matches.
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Source: Ghanafa.org