Ghana Draws England, Croatia and Panama in FIFA 2026 World Cup Groups
Report : Iddrisu Kumbundoo
The Black Stars of Ghana have been placed in a challenging Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama as FIFA officially released the full draw for the 2026 World Cup.
The expanded 48-team tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, features 12 groups—each containing four teams.
Ghana’s group promises fierce competition, with England considered one of the favourites, Croatia boasting a strong recent World Cup record, and Panama expected to provide stiff resistance.
Below is the full breakdown of all groups released after the official draw:
Full 2026 FIFA World Cup Groups
Group A
Mexico
South Korea
South Africa
Winner of Playoff D
Group B
Canada
Switzerland
Qatar
Winner of Playoff A
Group C
Brazil
Morocco
Scotland
Haiti
Group D
USA
Australia
Paraguay
Winner of Playoff C
Group E
Germany
Ecuador
Ivory Coast
Curaçao
Group F
Netherlands
Japan
Tunisia
Winner of Playoff B
Group G
Belgium
Iran
Egypt
New Zealand
Group H
Spain
Uruguay
Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde
Group I
France
Senegal
Norway
Winner of Playoff 2
Group J
Argentina
Austria
Algeria
Jordan
Group K
Portugal
Colombia
Uzbekistan
Winner of Playoff 1
Group L
England
Croatia
Panama
Ghana
Ghana’s placement in Group L immediately drew reactions from fans and analysts, with many describing it as a “balanced but demanding” group. England’s star-studded squad and Croatia’s tactical discipline present significant challenges, while Panama, known for physicality and high energy, cannot be underestimated.
