FIFA has confirmed the dates for the next round of matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, with Ghana’s Black Stars set to face Chad and Mali in September 2025, before concluding their qualifying campaign in October.
Coach Otto Addo’s side, currently leading Group I with an impressive 15 points from six matches, will take on Chad on Matchday 7 at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 13:00 GMT. The Black Stars will then return home to host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 19:00 GMT for their Matchday 8 fixture.
Ghana’s strong performance in the qualifiers, with five wins and one loss, has positioned them three points ahead of second-placed Comoros and five points clear of third-placed Madagascar. A positive result in these upcoming matches could solidify their position at the top of the group and bring them closer to securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Black Stars will look to maintain their momentum against Chad, a side they are expected to dominate, before facing a tougher challenge against Mali in Accra. Coach Addo has emphasized the importance of fan support, particularly for the home match, urging Ghanaians to fill the Accra Sports Stadium to cheer the team to victory.
As the qualifiers approach their climax, all eyes will be on Ghana’s talented squad as they aim to continue their impressive run and book their ticket to the global stage in 2026.
