Key Takeaways:
- Ghana secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 1:0 triumph against Comoros
- Mohammed Kudus netted the decisive goal in the second half in Accra
- The Black Stars amassed 25 points from 10 Group I matches, finishing six points ahead of Madagascar
Qualification Secured in Accra
Ghana have booked their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the fifth African nation to do so. The Black Stars sealed their qualification thanks to a hard-fought 1:0 victory over the Comoros Islands, with Mohammed Kudus providing the only goal of the match during the second half in Accra.
🇬🇭 Ghana have qualified for #FIFAWorldCup 26!#WeAre26 pic.twitter.com/VwZc0EqKlB
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) October 12, 2025
Group I Standings and Decisive Results
With this latest result, Ghana concluded their Group I campaign with a total of 25 points out of 10 matches. This tally placed the Black Stars comfortably atop the group, six points clear of second-placed Madagascar by the end of the group stage.
Madagascar, who needed a must-win result in their closing fixture versus Mali to keep their hopes of topping the group alive, fell short after succumbing to a 1:4 defeat in Bamako. This result sealed Ghana’s dominance in the group and extinguished any lingering hopes Madagascar held for qualification.
| Team | Points | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 25 | 10 |
| Madagascar | 19 | 10 |
Other African Qualifiers
Prior to Ghana’s triumph, four other African nations had already secured qualification for the 2026 finals. Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia had each ensured their place in the tournament, joining Ghana in representing the continent in the upcoming World Cup.
