Blackstars - World Cup Diaries
Following Ghana's Blackstars through their World Cup campaign; match highlights, player insights, and the stories behind the journey.
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- 4 Jul New Colombia End Ghana's World Cup Dream with Narrow Round of 32 Victory KANSAS, U.S.A- July 4, 2026 Ghana's impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end on Friday after the Black Stars suffered a hard-fought 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their Round of 32 encounter… Sports · 2 min read
- 24 Jun New Jude Bellingham says he did not Deserve Man of the Match Award after Ghana Draw England midfielder Jude Bellingham has won praise for his honesty after admitting he did not deserve the Man of the Match award following England's goalless draw against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World… Sports · 2 min read
- 24 Jun New 'VAR went for a coffee' — Carlos Queiroz Fumes after Ghana Denied Penalty Against England FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS, USA — Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has strongly criticised the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after the Black Stars were denied what he described as a clear… Sports · 2 min read
- 24 Jun New 'Our goal was to frustrate England and we succeeded' — Carlos Queiroz hails Black Stars' tactical masterclass FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS, USA — Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised the Black Stars for perfectly executing their game plan after holding England to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their FIFA… Sports · 2 min read
- 24 Jun New Djed Spence's Apparent Snub of Thomas Partey Sparks Debate after England-Ghana World Cup Clash BOSTON, USA — A brief moment before kick-off in England's FIFA World Cup Group L encounter with Ghana has become one of the most discussed talking points from the match, after England defender Djed… Sports · 2 min read
- 23 Jun New Thomas Partey Ready for England Test as Ghana Eye World Cup Progress BOSTON, USA — Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to make his FIFA World Cup debut against England after overcoming the circumstances that kept him out of the Black Stars' opening Group L… Sports · 2 min read
- 21 Jun New England Stars Given Freedom to Decide on Partey Handshake Ahead of World Cup Clash England players will reportedly be left to make their own decisions on whether to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Group L encounter in… Sports · 2 min read
- 21 Jun New Jordan Ayew: Black Stars Believe in Themselves Ahead of England Clash Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has expressed strong belief in the Black Stars' chances ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup Group L encounter with England. The veteran forward says the team is embracing… Sports · 2 min read
- 18 Jun New Yirenkyi’s Last-Gasp Heroics Hand Ghana Crucial World Cup Victory Over Panama Toronto, Canada – Ghana opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi in a tense Group L encounter… Sports · 2 min read
- 18 Jun New 'Victories Come at a High Price' – Queiroz Hails Ghana's Resilience After Panama Triumph Toronto, Canada – Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised the fighting spirit of his players after the Black Stars secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L match of the… Sports · 2 min read
- 18 Jun New Antoine Semenyo Named FIFA Player of the Match as Ghana Edge Panama in World Cup Opener Toronto, Canada – Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has been awarded FIFA's Player of the Match following the Black Stars' dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA… Sports · 2 min read