Prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Black Stars will play their third international friendly against Mexico.
Before facing Germany in their second friendly on March 30 in Stuttgart, Ghana will play Austria on March 27 at Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna.
The game against Mexico is scheduled on May 22 at an unspecified location in the North American country.
The game will be used by both nations to better evaluate their teams in preparation for the World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The time frame described above coincides with the end of most European leagues, such as the English Premier League and Spanish La Liga, which end on May 24.
Therefore, according to the FA, the team would be “made up of players from the domestic league [in Ghana], some U-23 players,” and “European leagues that [Black Stars coach Otto Addo] watches.”
Ghana and Mexico last played a friendly in October 2023, losing 2-0 to the Black Stars, who under head coach Chris Hughton were unable to muster a shot on goal.
Mexico will kick off their campaign against South Africa on June 11 before facing either South Korea, Czech Republic, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, or North Macedonia in the other Group A matches.
The Black Stars, meanwhile, will play Panama on June 17 before facing Croatia and England in Group L.
It is anticipated that Ghana will play “two other unnamed opponents” prior to the World Cup.
