Sports News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that the Black Stars have proposed a budget of over $13 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Approximately $6,284,000 is expected to be spent during the group stage, where Ghana will play three matches against England, Croatia, and Panama in a bid to progress to the next round. 'We need our best players to stay fit ahead of 2026 World Cup' - John PaintsilShould the team qualify for the Round of 32, an estimated $690,000 will be spent on players and technical staff. If the Black Stars advance to the later stages of the competition, projected expenditures will increase accordingly. After consecutive group-stage exits in recent tournaments, the Black Stars are determined to make a strong impression at the Mundial.

Source: GhanaWeb February 27, 2026 09:55 UTC